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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,615.99, 64,327.83 and 26,470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,615.99, 64,327.83 and 26,470.21 is: 36,527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,615.99 : 64,327.83 = 26,470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,615.99/64,327.83 = 26,470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,615.99x = 64,327.83 × 26,470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,615.99x = 1,702,771,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,771,168.94/46,615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,527.62

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