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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,975.94, 64,819.72 and 26,828.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,975.94, 64,819.72 and 26,828.52 is: 37,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,975.94 : 64,819.72 = 26,828.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,975.94/64,819.72 = 26,828.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,975.94x = 64,819.72 × 26,828.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,975.94x = 1,739,017,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,017,154.41/46,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,019.32

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