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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,909.09, 64,708.27 and 27,770.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,909.09, 64,708.27 and 27,770.19 is: 38,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,909.09 : 64,708.27 = 27,770.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,909.09/64,708.27 = 27,770.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,909.09x = 64,708.27 × 27,770.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,909.09x = 1,796,960,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,960,796.60/46,909.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,307.31

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