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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,740, 64,502.64 and 26,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,740, 64,502.64 and 26,868 is: 37,078.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,740 : 64,502.64 = 26,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,740/64,502.64 = 26,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,740x = 64,502.64 × 26,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,740x = 1,733,056,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,056,931.52/46,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,078.67

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