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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,895.38, 64,709.59 and 26,751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,895.38, 64,709.59 and 26,751.06 is: 36,913.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,895.38 : 64,709.59 = 26,751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,895.38/64,709.59 = 26,751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,895.38x = 64,709.59 × 26,751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,895.38x = 1,731,049,801.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,049,801.12/46,895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,913.02

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