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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.60, 64,512.24 and 26,611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.60, 64,512.24 and 26,611.44 is: 36,714.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.60 : 64,512.24 = 26,611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.60/64,512.24 = 26,611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.60x = 64,512.24 × 26,611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.60x = 1,716,763,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,763,604.03/46,759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,714.68

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