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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,380.65, 64,005.30 and 26,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,380.65, 64,005.30 and 26,237.12 is: 36,207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,380.65 : 64,005.30 = 26,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,380.65/64,005.30 = 26,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,380.65x = 64,005.30 × 26,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,380.65x = 1,679,314,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,314,416.71/46,380.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,207.22

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