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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,812.78, 64,594.16 and 26,670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,812.78, 64,594.16 and 26,670.06 is: 36,800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,812.78 : 64,594.16 = 26,670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,812.78/64,594.16 = 26,670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,812.78x = 64,594.16 × 26,670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,812.78x = 1,722,730,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,730,122.85/46,812.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,800.42

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