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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,669.06, 64,415.58 and 26,537.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,669.06, 64,415.58 and 26,537.74 is: 36,629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,669.06 : 64,415.58 = 26,537.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,669.06/64,415.58 = 26,537.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,669.06x = 64,415.58 × 26,537.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,669.06x = 1,709,443,913.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,443,913.99/46,669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,629.06

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