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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,149.74, 63,686.93 and 27,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,149.74, 63,686.93 and 27,040.80 is: 37,316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,149.74 : 63,686.93 = 27,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,149.74/63,686.93 = 27,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,149.74x = 63,686.93 × 27,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,149.74x = 1,722,145,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,145,401.54/46,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,316.47

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