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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,210.92, 63,787.41 and 27,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,210.92, 63,787.41 and 27,348 is: 37,749.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,210.92 : 63,787.41 = 27,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,210.92/63,787.41 = 27,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,210.92x = 63,787.41 × 27,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,210.92x = 1,744,458,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,458,088.68/46,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,749.91

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