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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,922.23, 64,753.73 and 26,778.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,922.23, 64,753.73 and 26,778.71 is: 36,955.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,922.23 : 64,753.73 = 26,778.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,922.23/64,753.73 = 26,778.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,922.23x = 64,753.73 × 26,778.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,922.23x = 1,734,021,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,021,357.09/46,922.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,955.22

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