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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,812.52, 64,588.26 and 27,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,812.52, 64,588.26 and 27,942.76 is: 38,553.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,812.52 : 64,588.26 = 27,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,812.52/64,588.26 = 27,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,812.52x = 64,588.26 × 27,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,812.52x = 1,804,774,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,774,248.00/46,812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,553.24

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