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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,875.59, 70,279.47 and 27,855.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,875.59, 70,279.47 and 27,855.14 is: 41,762.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,875.59 : 70,279.47 = 27,855.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,875.59/70,279.47 = 27,855.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,875.59x = 70,279.47 × 27,855.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,875.59x = 1,957,644,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,644,756.13/46,875.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,762.56

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