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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,747.16, 64,516.61 and 26,329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,747.16, 64,516.61 and 26,329.89 is: 36,338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,747.16 : 64,516.61 = 26,329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,747.16/64,516.61 = 26,329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,747.16x = 64,516.61 × 26,329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,747.16x = 1,698,715,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,715,552.23/46,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,338.37

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