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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,902.74, 64,731.94 and 26,754.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,902.74, 64,731.94 and 26,754.98 is: 36,925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,902.74 : 64,731.94 = 26,754.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,902.74/64,731.94 = 26,754.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,902.74x = 64,731.94 × 26,754.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,902.74x = 1,731,901,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,901,760.06/46,902.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,925.39

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