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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,430.81, 64,075.83 and 27,311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,430.81, 64,075.83 and 27,311.98 is: 37,691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,430.81 : 64,075.83 = 27,311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,430.81/64,075.83 = 27,311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,430.81x = 64,075.83 × 27,311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,430.81x = 1,750,037,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,037,467.06/46,430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,691.30

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