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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,568.83, 64,263.07 and 26,425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,568.83, 64,263.07 and 26,425.29 is: 36,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,568.83 : 64,263.07 = 26,425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,568.83/64,263.07 = 26,425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,568.83x = 64,263.07 × 26,425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,568.83x = 1,698,170,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,170,261.04/46,568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,465.81

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