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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,995.42, 64,858.42 and 26,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,995.42, 64,858.42 and 26,855.28 is: 37,062.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,995.42 : 64,858.42 = 26,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,995.42/64,858.42 = 26,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,995.42x = 64,858.42 × 26,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,995.42x = 1,741,791,063.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,791,063.03/46,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,062.99

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