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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,575.09, 64,273.77 and 27,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,575.09, 64,273.77 and 27,711 is: 38,241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,575.09 : 64,273.77 = 27,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,575.09/64,273.77 = 27,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,575.09x = 64,273.77 × 27,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,575.09x = 1,781,090,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,090,440.47/46,575.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,241.27

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