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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,012.15, 68,895.14 and 27,021.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,012.15, 68,895.14 and 27,021.13 is: 40,459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,012.15 : 68,895.14 = 27,021.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,012.15/68,895.14 = 27,021.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,012.15x = 68,895.14 × 27,021.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,012.15x = 1,861,624,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,624,612.61/46,012.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,459.41

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