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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,870.53, 64,682.45 and 26,729.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,870.53, 64,682.45 and 26,729.34 is: 36,887.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,870.53 : 64,682.45 = 26,729.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,870.53/64,682.45 = 26,729.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,870.53x = 64,682.45 × 26,729.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,870.53x = 1,728,919,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,919,198.08/46,870.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,887.13

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