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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,612.92, 64,327.32 and 26,470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,612.92, 64,327.32 and 26,470.68 is: 36,530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,612.92 : 64,327.32 = 26,470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,612.92/64,327.32 = 26,470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,612.92x = 64,327.32 × 26,470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,612.92x = 1,702,787,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,787,902.98/46,612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,530.38

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