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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,623.50, 69,996.22 and 27,682.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,623.50, 69,996.22 and 27,682.71 is: 41,560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,623.50 : 69,996.22 = 27,682.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,623.50/69,996.22 = 27,682.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,623.50x = 69,996.22 × 27,682.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,623.50x = 1,937,685,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,685,059.36/46,623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,560.27

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