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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,387.20, 64,014.36 and 26,243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,387.20, 64,014.36 and 26,243.67 is: 36,216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,387.20 : 64,014.36 = 26,243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,387.20/64,014.36 = 26,243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,387.20x = 64,014.36 × 26,243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,387.20x = 1,679,971,739.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,971,739.10/46,387.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,216.28

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