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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,385.84, 64,011.96 and 26,242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,385.84, 64,011.96 and 26,242.40 is: 36,214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,385.84 : 64,011.96 = 26,242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,385.84/64,011.96 = 26,242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,385.84x = 64,011.96 × 26,242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,385.84x = 1,679,827,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,827,459.10/46,385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,214.23

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