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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158.62, 69,367.82 and 27,441.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158.62, 69,367.82 and 27,441.99 is: 41,240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158.62 : 69,367.82 = 27,441.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158.62/69,367.82 = 27,441.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158.62x = 69,367.82 × 27,441.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158.62x = 1,903,590,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,590,885.55/46,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,240.21

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