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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,618.72, 64,329.00 and 26,197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,618.72, 64,329.00 and 26,197.54 is: 36,149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,618.72 : 64,329.00 = 26,197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,618.72/64,329.00 = 26,197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,618.72x = 64,329.00 × 26,197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,618.72x = 1,685,261,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,261,291.60/46,618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,149.89

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