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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,577.61, 64,274.79 and 26,436.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,577.61, 64,274.79 and 26,436.33 is: 36,480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,577.61 : 64,274.79 = 26,436.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,577.61/64,274.79 = 26,436.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,577.61x = 64,274.79 × 26,436.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,577.61x = 1,699,189,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,189,559.12/46,577.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,480.82

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