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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,386.27, 64,016.22 and 26,243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,386.27, 64,016.22 and 26,243.15 is: 36,217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,386.27 : 64,016.22 = 26,243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,386.27/64,016.22 = 26,243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,386.27x = 64,016.22 × 26,243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,386.27x = 1,679,987,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,987,087.24/46,386.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,217.34

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