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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,385.22, 64,014.93 and 26,242.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,385.22, 64,014.93 and 26,242.95 is: 36,217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,385.22 : 64,014.93 = 26,242.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,385.22/64,014.93 = 26,242.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,385.22x = 64,014.93 × 26,242.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,385.22x = 1,679,940,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,940,607.24/46,385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,217.15

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