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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,972.93, 64,815.59 and 26,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,972.93, 64,815.59 and 26,825.52 is: 37,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,972.93 : 64,815.59 = 26,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,972.93/64,815.59 = 26,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,972.93x = 64,815.59 × 26,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,972.93x = 1,738,711,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,711,972.92/46,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,015.19

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