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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,844.84, 64,645.62 and 26,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,844.84, 64,645.62 and 26,705 is: 36,852.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,844.84 : 64,645.62 = 26,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,844.84/64,645.62 = 26,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,844.84x = 64,645.62 × 26,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,844.84x = 1,726,361,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,361,282.10/46,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,852.75

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