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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,664.73, 64,395.95 and 26,523.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,664.73, 64,395.95 and 26,523.81 is: 36,602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,664.73 : 64,395.95 = 26,523.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,664.73/64,395.95 = 26,523.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,664.73x = 64,395.95 × 26,523.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,664.73x = 1,708,025,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,025,809.95/46,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,602.07

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