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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,569.02, 64,266.90 and 26,426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,569.02, 64,266.90 and 26,426.75 is: 36,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,569.02 : 64,266.90 = 26,426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,569.02/64,266.90 = 26,426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,569.02x = 64,266.90 × 26,426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,569.02x = 1,698,365,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,365,299.58/46,569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,469.85

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