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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,390.09, 64,014.43 and 27,270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,390.09, 64,014.43 and 27,270.47 is: 37,630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,390.09 : 64,014.43 = 27,270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,390.09/64,014.43 = 27,270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,390.09x = 64,014.43 × 27,270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,390.09x = 1,745,703,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,703,592.88/46,390.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,630.96

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