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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,827, 64,621.53 and 30,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,827, 64,621.53 and 30,060 is: 41,482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,827 : 64,621.53 = 30,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,827/64,621.53 = 30,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,827x = 64,621.53 × 30,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,827x = 1,942,523,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,523,191.80/46,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,482.97

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