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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,975.59, 64,826.82 and 26,835.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,975.59, 64,826.82 and 26,835.15 is: 37,032.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,975.59 : 64,826.82 = 26,835.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,975.59/64,826.82 = 26,835.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,975.59x = 64,826.82 × 26,835.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,975.59x = 1,739,637,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,637,438.72/46,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,032.80

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