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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,380.03, 64,004.44 and 26,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,380.03, 64,004.44 and 26,236.48 is: 36,206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,380.03 : 64,004.44 = 26,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,380.03/64,004.44 = 26,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,380.03x = 64,004.44 × 26,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,380.03x = 1,679,251,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,251,209.97/46,380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,206.34

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