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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,611.82, 64,327.95 and 26,475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,611.82, 64,327.95 and 26,475.03 is: 36,537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,611.82 : 64,327.95 = 26,475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,611.82/64,327.95 = 26,475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,611.82x = 64,327.95 × 26,475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,611.82x = 1,703,084,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,084,406.09/46,611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,537.61

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