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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,167.65, 69,381.32 and 27,451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,167.65, 69,381.32 and 27,451.02 is: 41,253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,167.65 : 69,381.32 = 27,451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,167.65/69,381.32 = 27,451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,167.65x = 69,381.32 × 27,451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,167.65x = 1,904,588,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,588,002.95/46,167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,253.74

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