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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,623.99, 69,996.95 and 27,683.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,623.99, 69,996.95 and 27,683.19 is: 41,560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,623.99 : 69,996.95 = 27,683.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,623.99/69,996.95 = 27,683.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,623.99x = 69,996.95 × 27,683.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,623.99x = 1,937,738,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,738,866.27/46,623.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,560.98

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