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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,912.99, 64,723.86 and 26,755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,912.99, 64,723.86 and 26,755.38 is: 36,913.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,912.99 : 64,723.86 = 26,755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,912.99/64,723.86 = 26,755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,912.99x = 64,723.86 × 26,755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,912.99x = 1,731,711,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,711,469.37/46,912.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,913.26

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