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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,012.65, 68,895.89 and 27,021.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,012.65, 68,895.89 and 27,021.63 is: 40,460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,012.65 : 68,895.89 = 27,021.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,012.65/68,895.89 = 27,021.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,012.65x = 68,895.89 × 27,021.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,012.65x = 1,861,679,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,679,112.99/46,012.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,460.16

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