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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,237.68, 63,812.34 and 27,377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,237.68, 63,812.34 and 27,377.64 is: 37,783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,237.68 : 63,812.34 = 27,377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,237.68/63,812.34 = 27,377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,237.68x = 63,812.34 × 27,377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,237.68x = 1,747,031,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,031,272.08/46,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,783.71

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