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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,601.73, 64,308.45 and 26,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,601.73, 64,308.45 and 26,459.72 is: 36,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,601.73 : 64,308.45 = 26,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,601.73/64,308.45 = 26,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,601.73x = 64,308.45 × 26,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,601.73x = 1,701,583,259.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,583,259.09/46,601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,513.31

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