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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,747.20, 64,511.49 and 26,605.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,747.20, 64,511.49 and 26,605.61 is: 36,715.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,747.20 : 64,511.49 = 26,605.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,747.20/64,511.49 = 26,605.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,747.20x = 64,511.49 × 26,605.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,747.20x = 1,716,367,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,367,775.81/46,747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,715.95

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