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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,710.70, 64,462.70 and 26,571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,710.70, 64,462.70 and 26,571.13 is: 36,669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,710.70 : 64,462.70 = 26,571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,710.70/64,462.70 = 26,571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,710.70x = 64,462.70 × 26,571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,710.70x = 1,712,846,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,846,326.68/46,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,669.25

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