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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,385.05, 64,009.41 and 26,242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,385.05, 64,009.41 and 26,242.28 is: 36,213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,385.05 : 64,009.41 = 26,242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,385.05/64,009.41 = 26,242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,385.05x = 64,009.41 × 26,242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,385.05x = 1,679,752,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,752,699.83/46,385.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,213.23

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