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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,128.78, 69,215.04 and 27,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,128.78, 69,215.04 and 27,445.74 is: 41,181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,128.78 : 69,215.04 = 27,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,128.78/69,215.04 = 27,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,128.78x = 69,215.04 × 27,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,128.78x = 1,899,657,991.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,657,991.93/46,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,181.62

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