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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,999.72, 64,863.03 and 26,856.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,999.72, 64,863.03 and 26,856.14 is: 37,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,999.72 : 64,863.03 = 26,856.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,999.72/64,863.03 = 26,856.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,999.72x = 64,863.03 × 26,856.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,999.72x = 1,741,970,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,970,614.50/46,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,063.43

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