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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,388.55, 64,015.82 and 26,245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,388.55, 64,015.82 and 26,245.27 is: 36,218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,388.55 : 64,015.82 = 26,245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,388.55/64,015.82 = 26,245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,388.55x = 64,015.82 × 26,245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,388.55x = 1,680,112,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,112,167.30/46,388.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,218.25

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