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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,617.59, 64,327.44 and 26,196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,617.59, 64,327.44 and 26,196.41 is: 36,148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,617.59 : 64,327.44 = 26,196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,617.59/64,327.44 = 26,196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,617.59x = 64,327.44 × 26,196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,617.59x = 1,685,148,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,148,251.55/46,617.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,148.33

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