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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,628.10, 64,351.40 and 26,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,628.10, 64,351.40 and 26,486.24 is: 36,553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,628.10 : 64,351.40 = 26,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,628.10/64,351.40 = 26,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,628.10x = 64,351.40 × 26,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,628.10x = 1,704,426,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,426,170.55/46,628.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,553.63

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