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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,577.42, 64,278.41 and 26,163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,577.42, 64,278.41 and 26,163.09 is: 36,105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,577.42 : 64,278.41 = 26,163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,577.42/64,278.41 = 26,163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,577.42x = 64,278.41 × 26,163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,577.42x = 1,681,721,695.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,721,695.07/46,577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,105.95

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