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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,966.13, 64,817.74 and 26,826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,966.13, 64,817.74 and 26,826.02 is: 37,022.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,966.13 : 64,817.74 = 26,826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,966.13/64,817.74 = 26,826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,966.13x = 64,817.74 × 26,826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,966.13x = 1,738,801,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,801,531.38/46,966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,022.46

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