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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,131.78, 69,219.54 and 27,448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,131.78, 69,219.54 and 27,448.74 is: 41,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,131.78 : 69,219.54 = 27,448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,131.78/69,219.54 = 27,448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,131.78x = 69,219.54 × 27,448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,131.78x = 1,899,989,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,989,156.38/46,131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,186.12

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