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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,483.08, 64,147.86 and 27,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,483.08, 64,147.86 and 27,363.84 is: 37,762.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,483.08 : 64,147.86 = 27,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,483.08/64,147.86 = 27,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,483.08x = 64,147.86 × 27,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,483.08x = 1,755,331,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,331,777.38/46,483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,762.81

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