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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,712.65, 64,464.87 and 26,572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,712.65, 64,464.87 and 26,572.41 is: 36,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,712.65 : 64,464.87 = 26,572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,712.65/64,464.87 = 26,572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,712.65x = 64,464.87 × 26,572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,712.65x = 1,712,986,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,986,956.24/46,712.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,670.73

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