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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,910.02, 64,709.57 and 27,771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,910.02, 64,709.57 and 27,771.12 is: 38,308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,910.02 : 64,709.57 = 27,771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,910.02/64,709.57 = 27,771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,910.02x = 64,709.57 × 27,771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,910.02x = 1,797,057,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,057,441.57/46,910.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,308.61

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