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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,786.11, 64,565.09 and 26,368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,786.11, 64,565.09 and 26,368.50 is: 36,388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,786.11 : 64,565.09 = 26,368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,786.11/64,565.09 = 26,368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,786.11x = 64,565.09 × 26,368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,786.11x = 1,702,484,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,484,443.82/46,786.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,388.67

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