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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,376.28, 63,997.98 and 27,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,376.28, 63,997.98 and 27,513 is: 37,967.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,376.28 : 63,997.98 = 27,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,376.28/63,997.98 = 27,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,376.28x = 63,997.98 × 27,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,376.28x = 1,760,776,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,776,423.74/46,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,967.18

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