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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,858.62, 64,666.61 and 26,712.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,858.62, 64,666.61 and 26,712.27 is: 36,863.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,858.62 : 64,666.61 = 26,712.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,858.62/64,666.61 = 26,712.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,858.62x = 64,666.61 × 26,712.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,858.62x = 1,727,391,812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,391,812.74/46,858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,863.91

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