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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,381.92, 63,997.20 and 27,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,381.92, 63,997.20 and 27,525.12 is: 37,978.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,381.92 : 63,997.20 = 27,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,381.92/63,997.20 = 27,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,381.92x = 63,997.20 × 27,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,381.92x = 1,761,530,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,530,609.66/46,381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,978.82

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