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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,291.84, 63,871.68 and 27,425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,291.84, 63,871.68 and 27,425.68 is: 37,840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,291.84 : 63,871.68 = 27,425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,291.84/63,871.68 = 27,425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,291.84x = 63,871.68 × 27,425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,291.84x = 1,751,724,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,724,256.74/46,291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,840.89

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