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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,813.78, 64,595.55 and 26,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,813.78, 64,595.55 and 26,671.06 is: 36,801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,813.78 : 64,595.55 = 26,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,813.78/64,595.55 = 26,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,813.78x = 64,595.55 × 26,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,813.78x = 1,722,831,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,831,789.78/46,813.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,801.81

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