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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,872.12, 64,664.28 and 34,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,872.12, 64,664.28 and 34,275 is: 47,285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,872.12 : 64,664.28 = 34,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,872.12/64,664.28 = 34,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,872.12x = 64,664.28 × 34,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,872.12x = 2,216,368,197
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,368,197/46,872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,285.43

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