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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,452, 64,103.76 and 26,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,452, 64,103.76 and 26,580 is: 36,680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,452 : 64,103.76 = 26,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,452/64,103.76 = 26,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,452x = 64,103.76 × 26,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,452x = 1,703,877,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,877,940.80/46,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,680.40

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