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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,930.05, 64,768.12 and 26,789.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,930.05, 64,768.12 and 26,789.96 is: 36,972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,930.05 : 64,768.12 = 26,789.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,930.05/64,768.12 = 26,789.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,930.05x = 64,768.12 × 26,789.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,930.05x = 1,735,135,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,135,344.08/46,930.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,972.80

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