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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.29, 63,835.99 and 27,147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.29, 63,835.99 and 27,147.86 is: 37,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.29 : 63,835.99 = 27,147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.29/63,835.99 = 27,147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.29x = 63,835.99 × 27,147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.29x = 1,733,010,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,010,132.43/46,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,457.30

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