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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,625.06, 64,340.34 and 26,479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,625.06, 64,340.34 and 26,479.28 is: 36,540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,625.06 : 64,340.34 = 26,479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,625.06/64,340.34 = 26,479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,625.06x = 64,340.34 × 26,479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,625.06x = 1,703,685,878.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,685,878.16/46,625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,540.13

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