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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,578.92, 64,267.98 and 26,431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,578.92, 64,267.98 and 26,431.24 is: 36,468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,578.92 : 64,267.98 = 26,431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,578.92/64,267.98 = 26,431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,578.92x = 64,267.98 × 26,431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,578.92x = 1,698,682,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,682,403.70/46,578.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,468.91

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