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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,607.30, 64,309.22 and 27,493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,607.30, 64,309.22 and 27,493.08 is: 37,935.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,607.30 : 64,309.22 = 27,493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,607.30/64,309.22 = 27,493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,607.30x = 64,309.22 × 27,493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,607.30x = 1,768,058,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,058,530.20/46,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,935.23

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