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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,572.20, 64,265.97 and 26,429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,572.20, 64,265.97 and 26,429.08 is: 36,470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,572.20 : 64,265.97 = 26,429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,572.20/64,265.97 = 26,429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,572.20x = 64,265.97 × 26,429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,572.20x = 1,698,490,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,490,722.18/46,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,470.05

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