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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,358.77, 63,966.55 and 27,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,358.77, 63,966.55 and 27,241.66 is: 37,588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,358.77 : 63,966.55 = 27,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,358.77/63,966.55 = 27,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,358.77x = 63,966.55 × 27,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,358.77x = 1,742,555,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,555,006.47/46,358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,588.47

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