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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,359.64, 63,976.98 and 27,234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,359.64, 63,976.98 and 27,234.64 is: 37,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,359.64 : 63,976.98 = 27,234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,359.64/63,976.98 = 27,234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,359.64x = 63,976.98 × 27,234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,359.64x = 1,742,390,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,390,018.59/46,359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,584.20

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