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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,640.80, 64,385.85 and 27,514.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,640.80, 64,385.85 and 27,514.09 is: 37,982.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,640.80 : 64,385.85 = 27,514.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,640.80/64,385.85 = 27,514.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,640.80x = 64,385.85 × 27,514.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,640.80x = 1,771,518,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,518,071.63/46,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,982.15

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