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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,380.24, 63,975.60 and 27,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,380.24, 63,975.60 and 27,504 is: 37,938.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,380.24 : 63,975.60 = 27,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,380.24/63,975.60 = 27,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,380.24x = 63,975.60 × 27,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,380.24x = 1,759,584,902.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,584,902.40/46,380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,938.24

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