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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,159.76, 69,369.48 and 27,443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,159.76, 69,369.48 and 27,443.14 is: 41,241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,159.76 : 69,369.48 = 27,443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,159.76/69,369.48 = 27,443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,159.76x = 69,369.48 × 27,443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,159.76x = 1,903,716,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,716,177.94/46,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,241.90

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