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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,675.21, 64,415.61 and 26,538.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,675.21, 64,415.61 and 26,538.41 is: 36,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,675.21 : 64,415.61 = 26,538.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,675.21/64,415.61 = 26,538.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,675.21x = 64,415.61 × 26,538.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,675.21x = 1,709,487,546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,487,546.50/46,675.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,625.17

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