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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,381.65, 64,006.68 and 26,238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,381.65, 64,006.68 and 26,238.12 is: 36,208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,381.65 : 64,006.68 = 26,238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,381.65/64,006.68 = 26,238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,381.65x = 64,006.68 × 26,238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,381.65x = 1,679,414,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,414,950.64/46,381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,208.61

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