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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,557, 64,250.69 and 26,413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,557, 64,250.69 and 26,413.92 is: 36,452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,557 : 64,250.69 = 26,413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,557/64,250.69 = 26,413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,557x = 64,250.69 × 26,413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,557x = 1,697,112,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,112,453.54/46,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,452.36

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