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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,430.69, 64,075.66 and 27,311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,430.69, 64,075.66 and 27,311.85 is: 37,691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,430.69 : 64,075.66 = 27,311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,430.69/64,075.66 = 27,311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,430.69x = 64,075.66 × 27,311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,430.69x = 1,750,024,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,024,746.29/46,430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,691.12

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