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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,608, 64,323.90 and 26,470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,608, 64,323.90 and 26,470.32 is: 36,531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,608 : 64,323.90 = 26,470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,608/64,323.90 = 26,470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,608x = 64,323.90 × 26,470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,608x = 1,702,674,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,674,216.65/46,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,531.80

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