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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,161.39, 63,723.97 and 27,038.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,161.39, 63,723.97 and 27,038.51 is: 37,325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,161.39 : 63,723.97 = 27,038.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,161.39/63,723.97 = 27,038.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,161.39x = 63,723.97 × 27,038.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,161.39x = 1,723,001,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,001,002.14/46,161.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,325.58

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