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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,604, 64,319.32 and 26,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,604, 64,319.32 and 26,467.40 is: 36,528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,604 : 64,319.32 = 26,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,604/64,319.32 = 26,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,604x = 64,319.32 × 26,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,604x = 1,702,365,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,365,170.17/46,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,528.31

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