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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.61, 63,827.51 and 27,127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.61, 63,827.51 and 27,127.46 is: 37,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.61 : 63,827.51 = 27,127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.61/63,827.51 = 27,127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.61x = 63,827.51 × 27,127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.61x = 1,731,478,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,478,248.36/46,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,436.07

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