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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,955.88, 64,792.86 and 26,811.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,955.88, 64,792.86 and 26,811.48 is: 36,996.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,955.88 : 64,792.86 = 26,811.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,955.88/64,792.86 = 26,811.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,955.88x = 64,792.86 × 26,811.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,955.88x = 1,737,192,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,192,470.03/46,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,996.27

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