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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,683.27, 64,422.62 and 26,540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,683.27, 64,422.62 and 26,540.16 is: 36,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,683.27 : 64,422.62 = 26,540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,683.27/64,422.62 = 26,540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,683.27x = 64,422.62 × 26,540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,683.27x = 1,709,786,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,786,642.42/46,683.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,625.25

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