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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.35, 64,511.91 and 26,611.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.35, 64,511.91 and 26,611.18 is: 36,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.35 : 64,511.91 = 26,611.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.35/64,511.91 = 26,611.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.35x = 64,511.91 × 26,611.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.35x = 1,716,737,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,737,887.87/46,759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,714.32

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