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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,812, 64,600.56 and 26,951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,812, 64,600.56 and 26,951.52 is: 37,193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,812 : 64,600.56 = 26,951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,812/64,600.56 = 26,951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,812x = 64,600.56 × 26,951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,812x = 1,741,083,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,083,284.85/46,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,193.10

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