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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,901.52, 64,727.51 and 26,758.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,901.52, 64,727.51 and 26,758.85 is: 36,929.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,901.52 : 64,727.51 = 26,758.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,901.52/64,727.51 = 26,758.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,901.52x = 64,727.51 × 26,758.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,901.52x = 1,732,033,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,033,273.53/46,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,929.15

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