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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,712.62, 64,464.84 and 26,572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,712.62, 64,464.84 and 26,572.42 is: 36,670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,712.62 : 64,464.84 = 26,572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,712.62/64,464.84 = 26,572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,712.62x = 64,464.84 × 26,572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,712.62x = 1,712,986,803.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,986,803.71/46,712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,670.75

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