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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,377.03, 64,000.30 and 26,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,377.03, 64,000.30 and 26,233.48 is: 36,202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,377.03 : 64,000.30 = 26,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,377.03/64,000.30 = 26,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,377.03x = 64,000.30 × 26,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,377.03x = 1,678,950,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,950,590.04/46,377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,202.20

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