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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,901.08, 64,729.75 and 27,779.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,901.08, 64,729.75 and 27,779.31 is: 38,339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,901.08 : 64,729.75 = 27,779.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,901.08/64,729.75 = 27,779.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,901.08x = 64,729.75 × 27,779.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,901.08x = 1,798,147,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,147,722.02/46,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,339.16

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