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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,748.21, 64,503.96 and 26,327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,748.21, 64,503.96 and 26,327.09 is: 36,326.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,748.21 : 64,503.96 = 26,327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,748.21/64,503.96 = 26,327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,748.21x = 64,503.96 × 26,327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,748.21x = 1,698,201,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,201,770.90/46,748.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,326.57

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