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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,383.73, 64,008.65 and 26,239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,383.73, 64,008.65 and 26,239.81 is: 36,210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,383.73 : 64,008.65 = 26,239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,383.73/64,008.65 = 26,239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,383.73x = 64,008.65 × 26,239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,383.73x = 1,679,574,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,574,683.16/46,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,210.43

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