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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,569.93, 64,264.71 and 26,425.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,569.93, 64,264.71 and 26,425.61 is: 36,466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,569.93 : 64,264.71 = 26,425.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,569.93/64,264.71 = 26,425.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,569.93x = 64,264.71 × 26,425.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,569.93x = 1,698,234,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,234,163.22/46,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,466.32

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