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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,412.03, 64,033.89 and 27,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,412.03, 64,033.89 and 27,285.68 is: 37,645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,412.03 : 64,033.89 = 27,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,412.03/64,033.89 = 27,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,412.03x = 64,033.89 × 27,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,412.03x = 1,747,208,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,208,231.70/46,412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,645.59

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