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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,383.54, 64,009.29 and 26,240.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,383.54, 64,009.29 and 26,240.00 is: 36,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,383.54 : 64,009.29 = 26,240.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,383.54/64,009.29 = 26,240.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,383.54x = 64,009.29 × 26,240.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,383.54x = 1,679,603,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,603,760.41/46,383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,211.21

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