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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,475.14, 64,130.48 and 26,327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,475.14, 64,130.48 and 26,327.71 is: 36,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,475.14 : 64,130.48 = 26,327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,475.14/64,130.48 = 26,327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,475.14x = 64,130.48 × 26,327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,475.14x = 1,688,408,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,408,358.95/46,475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,329.28

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