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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,613.71, 64,322.10 and 26,192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,613.71, 64,322.10 and 26,192.53 is: 36,142.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,613.71 : 64,322.10 = 26,192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,613.71/64,322.10 = 26,192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,613.71x = 64,322.10 × 26,192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,613.71x = 1,684,758,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,758,775.12/46,613.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,142.99

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