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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.95, 64,493.52 and 26,582.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.95, 64,493.52 and 26,582.94 is: 36,687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.95 : 64,493.52 = 26,582.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.95/64,493.52 = 26,582.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.95x = 64,493.52 × 26,582.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.95x = 1,714,427,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,427,372.55/46,729.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,687.98

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