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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,162.72, 63,709.05 and 27,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,162.72, 63,709.05 and 27,305.92 is: 37,684.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,162.72 : 63,709.05 = 27,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,162.72/63,709.05 = 27,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,162.72x = 63,709.05 × 27,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,162.72x = 1,739,634,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,634,222.58/46,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,684.83

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