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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,426.97, 64,069.17 and 27,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,426.97, 64,069.17 and 27,305.30 is: 37,681.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,426.97 : 64,069.17 = 27,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,426.97/64,069.17 = 27,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,426.97x = 64,069.17 × 27,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,426.97x = 1,749,427,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,427,907.60/46,426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,681.29

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