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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,351.71, 63,996.08 and 27,494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,351.71, 63,996.08 and 27,494.91 is: 37,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,351.71 : 63,996.08 = 27,494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,351.71/63,996.08 = 27,494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,351.71x = 63,996.08 × 27,494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,351.71x = 1,759,566,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,566,322.48/46,351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,961.20

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