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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,912.23, 64,737.66 and 26,215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,912.23, 64,737.66 and 26,215.89 is: 36,177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,912.23 : 64,737.66 = 26,215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,912.23/64,737.66 = 26,215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,912.23x = 64,737.66 × 26,215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,912.23x = 1,697,155,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,155,714.49/46,912.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,177.26

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