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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.35, 63,871.11 and 27,421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.35, 63,871.11 and 27,421.48 is: 37,840.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.35 : 63,871.11 = 27,421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.35/63,871.11 = 27,421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.35x = 63,871.11 × 27,421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.35x = 1,751,440,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,440,365.44/46,284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,840.88

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