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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,610.82, 64,326.57 and 26,474.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,610.82, 64,326.57 and 26,474.03 is: 36,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,610.82 : 64,326.57 = 26,474.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,610.82/64,326.57 = 26,474.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,610.82x = 64,326.57 × 26,474.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,610.82x = 1,702,983,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,983,222.34/46,610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,536.22

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