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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,755, 64,513.35 and 26,610.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,755, 64,513.35 and 26,610.69 is: 36,717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,755 : 64,513.35 = 26,610.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,755/64,513.35 = 26,610.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,755x = 64,513.35 × 26,610.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,755x = 1,716,744,757.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,744,757.71/46,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,717.89

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