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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,427.81, 64,070.64 and 27,308.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,427.81, 64,070.64 and 27,308.39 is: 37,685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,427.81 : 64,070.64 = 27,308.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,427.81/64,070.64 = 27,308.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,427.81x = 64,070.64 × 27,308.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,427.81x = 1,749,665,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,665,704.32/46,427.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,685.73

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