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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,385.57, 64,021.32 and 26,242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,385.57, 64,021.32 and 26,242.49 is: 36,219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,385.57 : 64,021.32 = 26,242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,385.57/64,021.32 = 26,242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,385.57x = 64,021.32 × 26,242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,385.57x = 1,680,078,718.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,078,718.67/46,385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,219.86

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