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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.92, 63,788.79 and 27,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.92, 63,788.79 and 27,349 is: 37,751.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.92 : 63,788.79 = 27,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.92/63,788.79 = 27,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.92x = 63,788.79 × 27,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.92x = 1,744,559,617.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,559,617.71/46,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,751.29

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