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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,607.50, 64,323.21 and 26,469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,607.50, 64,323.21 and 26,469.82 is: 36,531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,607.50 : 64,323.21 = 26,469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,607.50/64,323.21 = 26,469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,607.50x = 64,323.21 × 26,469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,607.50x = 1,702,623,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,623,790.52/46,607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,531.11

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