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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,966.63, 64,818.43 and 26,826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,966.63, 64,818.43 and 26,826.52 is: 37,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,966.63 : 64,818.43 = 26,826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,966.63/64,818.43 = 26,826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,966.63x = 64,818.43 × 26,826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,966.63x = 1,738,852,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,852,450.54/46,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,023.15

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