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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,670.61, 64,409.27 and 26,533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,670.61, 64,409.27 and 26,533.81 is: 36,618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,670.61 : 64,409.27 = 26,533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,670.61/64,409.27 = 26,533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,670.61x = 64,409.27 × 26,533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,670.61x = 1,709,023,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,023,398.75/46,670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,618.83

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