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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,668, 64,399.50 and 26,522.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,668, 64,399.50 and 26,522.22 is: 36,599.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,668 : 64,399.50 = 26,522.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,668/64,399.50 = 26,522.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,668x = 64,399.50 × 26,522.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,668x = 1,708,017,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,017,706.89/46,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,599.33

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