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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,635.52, 64,375.68 and 27,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,635.52, 64,375.68 and 27,769 is: 38,332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,635.52 : 64,375.68 = 27,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,635.52/64,375.68 = 27,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,635.52x = 64,375.68 × 27,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,635.52x = 1,787,648,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,648,257.92/46,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,332.33

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