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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,381.83, 64,006.94 and 26,238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,381.83, 64,006.94 and 26,238.29 is: 36,208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,381.83 : 64,006.94 = 26,238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,381.83/64,006.94 = 26,238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,381.83x = 64,006.94 × 26,238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,381.83x = 1,679,432,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,432,399.29/46,381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,208.84

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