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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,277.28, 63,861.48 and 27,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,277.28, 63,861.48 and 27,414 is: 37,830.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,277.28 : 63,861.48 = 27,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,277.28/63,861.48 = 27,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,277.28x = 63,861.48 × 27,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,277.28x = 1,750,698,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,698,612.72/46,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,830.63

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