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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,385.02, 64,009.37 and 26,242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,385.02, 64,009.37 and 26,242.25 is: 36,213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,385.02 : 64,009.37 = 26,242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,385.02/64,009.37 = 26,242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,385.02x = 64,009.37 × 26,242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,385.02x = 1,679,749,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,749,547.84/46,385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,213.19

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