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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,916.93, 64,729.32 and 26,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,916.93, 64,729.32 and 26,759.27 is: 36,918.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,916.93 : 64,729.32 = 26,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,916.93/64,729.32 = 26,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,916.93x = 64,729.32 × 26,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,916.93x = 1,732,109,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,109,350.80/46,916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,918.64

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