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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,375.28, 63,996.60 and 27,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,375.28, 63,996.60 and 27,512 is: 37,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,375.28 : 63,996.60 = 27,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,375.28/63,996.60 = 27,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,375.28x = 63,996.60 × 27,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,375.28x = 1,760,674,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,674,459.20/46,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,965.80

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