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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,991.83, 64,852.17 and 26,848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,991.83, 64,852.17 and 26,848.28 is: 37,052.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,991.83 : 64,852.17 = 26,848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,991.83/64,852.17 = 26,848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,991.83x = 64,852.17 × 26,848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,991.83x = 1,741,169,290.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,169,290.45/46,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,052.59

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