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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,524.92, 64,221.09 and 27,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,524.92, 64,221.09 and 27,662 is: 38,183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,524.92 : 64,221.09 = 27,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,524.92/64,221.09 = 27,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,524.92x = 64,221.09 × 27,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,524.92x = 1,776,483,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,483,791.58/46,524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,183.49

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