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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,566.96, 64,263.68 and 26,424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,566.96, 64,263.68 and 26,424.68 is: 36,466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,566.96 : 64,263.68 = 26,424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,566.96/64,263.68 = 26,424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,566.96x = 64,263.68 × 26,424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,566.96x = 1,698,147,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,147,179.62/46,566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,466.78

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