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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,926, 64,747.80 and 27,811.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,926, 64,747.80 and 27,811.76 is: 38,374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,926 : 64,747.80 = 27,811.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,926/64,747.80 = 27,811.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,926x = 64,747.80 × 27,811.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,926x = 1,800,749,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,749,950.39/46,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,374.25

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