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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,127.88, 63,657.18 and 27,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,127.88, 63,657.18 and 27,266.76 is: 37,628.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,127.88 : 63,657.18 = 27,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,127.88/63,657.18 = 27,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,127.88x = 63,657.18 × 27,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,127.88x = 1,735,725,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,725,049.34/46,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,628.55

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