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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,312.58, 63,907.56 and 27,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,312.58, 63,907.56 and 27,190.28 is: 37,520.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,312.58 : 63,907.56 = 27,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,312.58/63,907.56 = 27,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,312.58x = 63,907.56 × 27,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,312.58x = 1,737,664,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,664,450.52/46,312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,520.36

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