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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,464.89, 64,121.67 and 26,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,464.89, 64,121.67 and 26,325.50 is: 36,329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,464.89 : 64,121.67 = 26,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,464.89/64,121.67 = 26,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,464.89x = 64,121.67 × 26,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,464.89x = 1,688,034,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,034,702.98/46,464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,329.26

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