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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,752.78, 64,524.96 and 26,605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,752.78, 64,524.96 and 26,605.76 is: 36,719.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,752.78 : 64,524.96 = 26,605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,752.78/64,524.96 = 26,605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,752.78x = 64,524.96 × 26,605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,752.78x = 1,716,735,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,735,599.77/46,752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,719.43

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