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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,675.72, 64,414.77 and 26,264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,675.72, 64,414.77 and 26,264.18 is: 36,245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,675.72 : 64,414.77 = 26,264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,675.72/64,414.77 = 26,264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,675.72x = 64,414.77 × 26,264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,675.72x = 1,691,801,113.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,801,113.94/46,675.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,245.85

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