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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,465.62, 64,125.73 and 26,322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,465.62, 64,125.73 and 26,322.67 is: 36,327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,465.62 : 64,125.73 = 26,322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,465.62/64,125.73 = 26,322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,465.62x = 64,125.73 × 26,322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,465.62x = 1,687,960,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,960,429.30/46,465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,327.08

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