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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,403.88, 64,053.95 and 27,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,403.88, 64,053.95 and 27,541 is: 38,016.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,403.88 : 64,053.95 = 27,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,403.88/64,053.95 = 27,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,403.88x = 64,053.95 × 27,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,403.88x = 1,764,109,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,109,836.95/46,403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,016.43

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