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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,410.57, 64,050.73 and 27,280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,410.57, 64,050.73 and 27,280.76 is: 37,649.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,410.57 : 64,050.73 = 27,280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,410.57/64,050.73 = 27,280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,410.57x = 64,050.73 × 27,280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,410.57x = 1,747,352,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,352,204.50/46,410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,649.88

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