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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,380.72, 64,005.41 and 26,237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,380.72, 64,005.41 and 26,237.18 is: 36,207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,380.72 : 64,005.41 = 26,237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,380.72/64,005.41 = 26,237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,380.72x = 64,005.41 × 26,237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,380.72x = 1,679,321,143.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,321,143.12/46,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,207.31

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