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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.49, 63,689.34 and 27,042.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.49, 63,689.34 and 27,042.55 is: 37,318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.49 : 63,689.34 = 27,042.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.49/63,689.34 = 27,042.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.49x = 63,689.34 × 27,042.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.49x = 1,722,322,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,322,161.42/46,151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,318.89

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