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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,611.84, 64,317.12 and 26,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,611.84, 64,317.12 and 26,736 is: 36,891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,611.84 : 64,317.12 = 26,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,611.84/64,317.12 = 26,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,611.84x = 64,317.12 × 26,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,611.84x = 1,719,582,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,582,520.32/46,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,891.54

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