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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,367.28, 63,985.68 and 27,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,367.28, 63,985.68 and 27,504 is: 37,954.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,367.28 : 63,985.68 = 27,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,367.28/63,985.68 = 27,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,367.28x = 63,985.68 × 27,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,367.28x = 1,759,862,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,862,142.72/46,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,954.83

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