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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,953, 64,795.14 and 27,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,953, 64,795.14 and 27,081 is: 37,371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,953 : 64,795.14 = 27,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,953/64,795.14 = 27,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,953x = 64,795.14 × 27,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,953x = 1,754,717,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,717,186.34/46,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,371.78

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