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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,257.89, 63,833.47 and 27,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,257.89, 63,833.47 and 27,135 is: 37,444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,257.89 : 63,833.47 = 27,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,257.89/63,833.47 = 27,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,257.89x = 63,833.47 × 27,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,257.89x = 1,732,121,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,121,140.61/46,257.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,444.88

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