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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,381.59, 64,006.62 and 26,238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,381.59, 64,006.62 and 26,238.05 is: 36,208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,381.59 : 64,006.62 = 26,238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,381.59/64,006.62 = 26,238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,381.59x = 64,006.62 × 26,238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,381.59x = 1,679,408,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,408,575.86/46,381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,208.52

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