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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,406.24, 64,011.48 and 27,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,406.24, 64,011.48 and 27,530 is: 37,974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,406.24 : 64,011.48 = 27,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,406.24/64,011.48 = 27,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,406.24x = 64,011.48 × 27,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,406.24x = 1,762,236,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,236,044.40/46,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,974.12

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