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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,577.30, 64,265.74 and 26,429.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,577.30, 64,265.74 and 26,429.63 is: 36,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,577.30 : 64,265.74 = 26,429.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,577.30/64,265.74 = 26,429.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,577.30x = 64,265.74 × 26,429.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,577.30x = 1,698,519,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,519,342.47/46,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,466.68

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