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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,570.52, 64,268.98 and 26,428.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,570.52, 64,268.98 and 26,428.26 is: 36,471.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,570.52 : 64,268.98 = 26,428.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,570.52/64,268.98 = 26,428.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,570.52x = 64,268.98 × 26,428.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,570.52x = 1,698,517,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,517,313.37/46,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,471.94

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