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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,601.04, 64,311.70 and 26,457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,601.04, 64,311.70 and 26,457.54 is: 36,512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,601.04 : 64,311.70 = 26,457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,601.04/64,311.70 = 26,457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,601.04x = 64,311.70 × 26,457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,601.04x = 1,701,529,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,529,375.22/46,601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,512.69

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