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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,614.89, 64,328.99 and 26,472.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,614.89, 64,328.99 and 26,472.19 is: 36,531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,614.89 : 64,328.99 = 26,472.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,614.89/64,328.99 = 26,472.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,614.89x = 64,328.99 × 26,472.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,614.89x = 1,702,929,245.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,929,245.79/46,614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,531.87

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