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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,577.92, 64,266.60 and 26,430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,577.92, 64,266.60 and 26,430.24 is: 36,467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,577.92 : 64,266.60 = 26,430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,577.92/64,266.60 = 26,430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,577.92x = 64,266.60 × 26,430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,577.92x = 1,698,581,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,581,661.98/46,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,467.53

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