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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,942.61, 64,779.73 and 26,799.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,942.61, 64,779.73 and 26,799.02 is: 36,982.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,942.61 : 64,779.73 = 26,799.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,942.61/64,779.73 = 26,799.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,942.61x = 64,779.73 × 26,799.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,942.61x = 1,736,032,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,032,888.97/46,942.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,982.03

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