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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,615.89, 64,330.37 and 26,473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,615.89, 64,330.37 and 26,473.19 is: 36,533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,615.89 : 64,330.37 = 26,473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,615.89/64,330.37 = 26,473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,615.89x = 64,330.37 × 26,473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,615.89x = 1,703,030,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,030,107.78/46,615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,533.25

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