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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,810.78, 64,591.41 and 26,668.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,810.78, 64,591.41 and 26,668.06 is: 36,797.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,810.78 : 64,591.41 = 26,668.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,810.78/64,591.41 = 26,668.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,810.78x = 64,591.41 × 26,668.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,810.78x = 1,722,527,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,527,597.36/46,810.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,797.67

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