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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,607.12, 64,317.96 and 27,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,607.12, 64,317.96 and 27,744.08 is: 38,286.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,607.12 : 64,317.96 = 27,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,607.12/64,317.96 = 27,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,607.12x = 64,317.96 × 27,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,607.12x = 1,784,442,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,442,627.68/46,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,286.91

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