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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,614.39, 64,328.30 and 26,471.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,614.39, 64,328.30 and 26,471.69 is: 36,531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,614.39 : 64,328.30 = 26,471.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,614.39/64,328.30 = 26,471.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,614.39x = 64,328.30 × 26,471.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,614.39x = 1,702,878,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,878,815.83/46,614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,531.18

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