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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,573.17, 64,277.31 and 26,438.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,573.17, 64,277.31 and 26,438.19 is: 36,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,573.17 : 64,277.31 = 26,438.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,573.17/64,277.31 = 26,438.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,573.17x = 64,277.31 × 26,438.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,573.17x = 1,699,375,734.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,375,734.47/46,573.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,488.30

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