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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.52, 63,690.12 and 27,288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.52, 63,690.12 and 27,288.96 is: 37,659.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.52 : 63,690.12 = 27,288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.52/63,690.12 = 27,288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.52x = 63,690.12 × 27,288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.52x = 1,738,037,137.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,037,137.08/46,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,659.37

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