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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,328.76, 63,943.02 and 27,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,328.76, 63,943.02 and 27,462.24 is: 37,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,328.76 : 63,943.02 = 27,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,328.76/63,943.02 = 27,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,328.76x = 63,943.02 × 27,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,328.76x = 1,756,018,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,018,561.56/46,328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,903.42

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