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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,425.97, 64,067.79 and 27,304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,425.97, 64,067.79 and 27,304.30 is: 37,679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,425.97 : 64,067.79 = 27,304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,425.97/64,067.79 = 27,304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,425.97x = 64,067.79 × 27,304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,425.97x = 1,749,326,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,326,158.50/46,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,679.91

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