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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,752.83, 64,511.37 and 26,610.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,752.83, 64,511.37 and 26,610.05 is: 36,717.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,752.83 : 64,511.37 = 26,610.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,752.83/64,511.37 = 26,610.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,752.83x = 64,511.37 × 26,610.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,752.83x = 1,716,650,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,650,942.55/46,752.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,717.58

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