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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,870.27, 64,670.97 and 27,756.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,870.27, 64,670.97 and 27,756.05 is: 38,297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,870.27 : 64,670.97 = 27,756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,870.27/64,670.97 = 27,756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,870.27x = 64,670.97 × 27,756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,870.27x = 1,795,010,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,010,676.87/46,870.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,297.43

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