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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,168.16, 69,382.08 and 27,451.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,168.16, 69,382.08 and 27,451.53 is: 41,254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,168.16 : 69,382.08 = 27,451.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,168.16/69,382.08 = 27,451.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,168.16x = 69,382.08 × 27,451.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,168.16x = 1,904,644,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,644,250.58/46,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,254.50

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