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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,406.07, 64,055.58 and 27,284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,406.07, 64,055.58 and 27,284.91 is: 37,662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,406.07 : 64,055.58 = 27,284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,406.07/64,055.58 = 27,284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,406.07x = 64,055.58 × 27,284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,406.07x = 1,747,750,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,750,735.30/46,406.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,662.11

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