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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,571.29, 64,266.60 and 26,426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,571.29, 64,266.60 and 26,426.97 is: 36,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,571.29 : 64,266.60 = 26,426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,571.29/64,266.60 = 26,426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,571.29x = 64,266.60 × 26,426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,571.29x = 1,698,371,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,371,510.20/46,571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,468.21

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