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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,388.54, 64,016.19 and 26,244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,388.54, 64,016.19 and 26,244.99 is: 36,218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,388.54 : 64,016.19 = 26,244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,388.54/64,016.19 = 26,244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,388.54x = 64,016.19 × 26,244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,388.54x = 1,680,104,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,104,266.39/46,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,218.09

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