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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,060.92, 68,958.42 and 27,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,060.92, 68,958.42 and 27,027.96 is: 40,463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,060.92 : 68,958.42 = 27,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,060.92/68,958.42 = 27,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,060.92x = 68,958.42 × 27,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,060.92x = 1,863,805,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,805,417.42/46,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,463.92

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