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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,614.16, 64,318.84 and 26,471.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,614.16, 64,318.84 and 26,471.76 is: 36,526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,614.16 : 64,318.84 = 26,471.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,614.16/64,318.84 = 26,471.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,614.16x = 64,318.84 × 26,471.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,614.16x = 1,702,632,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,632,895.96/46,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,526.09

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