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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,617.68, 64,325.21 and 26,195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,617.68, 64,325.21 and 26,195.72 is: 36,146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,617.68 : 64,325.21 = 26,195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,617.68/64,325.21 = 26,195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,617.68x = 64,325.21 × 26,195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,617.68x = 1,685,044,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,044,737.50/46,617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,146.05

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