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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,662, 64,396.12 and 26,791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,662, 64,396.12 and 26,791.28 is: 36,973.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,662 : 64,396.12 = 26,791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,662/64,396.12 = 26,791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,662x = 64,396.12 × 26,791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,662x = 1,725,254,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,254,481.83/46,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,973.44

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