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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,664.51, 64,395.42 and 26,521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,664.51, 64,395.42 and 26,521.04 is: 36,598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,664.51 : 64,395.42 = 26,521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,664.51/64,395.42 = 26,521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,664.51x = 64,395.42 × 26,521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,664.51x = 1,707,833,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,833,509.64/46,664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,598.12

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