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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,541.52, 64,238.04 and 27,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,541.52, 64,238.04 and 27,689.40 is: 38,217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,541.52 : 64,238.04 = 27,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,541.52/64,238.04 = 27,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,541.52x = 64,238.04 × 27,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,541.52x = 1,778,712,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,712,784.78/46,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,217.76

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