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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,268.16, 69,321.60 and 27,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,268.16, 69,321.60 and 27,759.36 is: 41,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,268.16 : 69,321.60 = 27,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,268.16/69,321.60 = 27,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,268.16x = 69,321.60 × 27,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,268.16x = 1,924,323,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,323,250.18/46,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,590.66

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