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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,377.65, 64,001.16 and 26,234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,377.65, 64,001.16 and 26,234.12 is: 36,203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,377.65 : 64,001.16 = 26,234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,377.65/64,001.16 = 26,234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,377.65x = 64,001.16 × 26,234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,377.65x = 1,679,013,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,013,791.57/46,377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,203.08

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