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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,131.65, 69,219.34 and 27,448.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,131.65, 69,219.34 and 27,448.59 is: 41,185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,131.65 : 69,219.34 = 27,448.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,131.65/69,219.34 = 27,448.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,131.65x = 69,219.34 × 27,448.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,131.65x = 1,899,973,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,973,283.73/46,131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,185.89

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