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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,670, 64,402.80 and 26,529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,670, 64,402.80 and 26,529.53 is: 36,609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,670 : 64,402.80 = 26,529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,670/64,402.80 = 26,529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,670x = 64,402.80 × 26,529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,670x = 1,708,576,014.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,576,014.68/46,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,609.73

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