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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,423.94, 64,044.47 and 27,550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,423.94, 64,044.47 and 27,550.13 is: 38,006.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,423.94 : 64,044.47 = 27,550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,423.94/64,044.47 = 27,550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,423.94x = 64,044.47 × 27,550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,423.94x = 1,764,433,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,433,222.93/46,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,006.97

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