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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,388.91, 64,016.69 and 26,245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,388.91, 64,016.69 and 26,245.38 is: 36,218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,388.91 : 64,016.69 = 26,245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,388.91/64,016.69 = 26,245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,388.91x = 64,016.69 × 26,245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,388.91x = 1,680,142,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,142,224.17/46,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,218.62

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