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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,871.48, 70,285.34 and 27,155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,871.48, 70,285.34 and 27,155.67 is: 40,720.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,871.48 : 70,285.34 = 27,155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,871.48/70,285.34 = 27,155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,871.48x = 70,285.34 × 27,155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,871.48x = 1,908,645,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,645,363.10/46,871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,720.83

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