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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,642.49, 64,368.15 and 26,499.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,642.49, 64,368.15 and 26,499.01 is: 36,569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,642.49 : 64,368.15 = 26,499.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,642.49/64,368.15 = 26,499.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,642.49x = 64,368.15 × 26,499.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,642.49x = 1,705,692,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,692,250.53/46,642.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,569.49

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