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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,865.68, 64,670.10 and 26,721.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,865.68, 64,670.10 and 26,721.04 is: 36,872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,865.68 : 64,670.10 = 26,721.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,865.68/64,670.10 = 26,721.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,865.68x = 64,670.10 × 26,721.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,865.68x = 1,728,052,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,052,328.90/46,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,872.45

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