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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,614.99, 64,326.45 and 26,469.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,614.99, 64,326.45 and 26,469.21 is: 36,526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,614.99 : 64,326.45 = 26,469.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,614.99/64,326.45 = 26,469.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,614.99x = 64,326.45 × 26,469.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,614.99x = 1,702,670,654.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,670,654.09/46,614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,526.24

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