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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,382.71, 64,008.12 and 26,239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,382.71, 64,008.12 and 26,239.15 is: 36,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,382.71 : 64,008.12 = 26,239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,382.71/64,008.12 = 26,239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,382.71x = 64,008.12 × 26,239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,382.71x = 1,679,518,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,518,661.90/46,382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,210.02

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