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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,808.93, 64,591.75 and 26,664.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,808.93, 64,591.75 and 26,664.23 is: 36,794.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,808.93 : 64,591.75 = 26,664.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,808.93/64,591.75 = 26,664.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,808.93x = 64,591.75 × 26,664.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,808.93x = 1,722,289,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,289,278.10/46,808.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,794.03

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