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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,405.24, 64,010.10 and 27,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,405.24, 64,010.10 and 27,529 is: 37,972.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,405.24 : 64,010.10 = 27,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,405.24/64,010.10 = 27,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,405.24x = 64,010.10 × 27,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,405.24x = 1,762,134,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,134,042.90/46,405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,972.74

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