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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,832.78, 64,623.96 and 27,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,832.78, 64,623.96 and 27,713.14 is: 38,241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,832.78 : 64,623.96 = 27,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,832.78/64,623.96 = 27,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,832.78x = 64,623.96 × 27,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,832.78x = 1,790,932,689.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,932,689.27/46,832.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,241.01

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