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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,444.50, 64,095.84 and 27,325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,444.50, 64,095.84 and 27,325.26 is: 37,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,444.50 : 64,095.84 = 27,325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,444.50/64,095.84 = 27,325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,444.50x = 64,095.84 × 27,325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,444.50x = 1,751,435,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,435,492.92/46,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,710.29

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