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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,838.73, 64,632.96 and 26,695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,838.73, 64,632.96 and 26,695.11 is: 36,836.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,838.73 : 64,632.96 = 26,695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,838.73/64,632.96 = 26,695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,838.73x = 64,632.96 × 26,695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,838.73x = 1,725,383,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,383,976.83/46,838.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,836.69

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