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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,384.59, 64,010.76 and 26,241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,384.59, 64,010.76 and 26,241.05 is: 36,212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,384.59 : 64,010.76 = 26,241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,384.59/64,010.76 = 26,241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,384.59x = 64,010.76 × 26,241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,384.59x = 1,679,709,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,709,233.64/46,384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,212.66

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