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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,389.67, 64,017.74 and 26,246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,389.67, 64,017.74 and 26,246.12 is: 36,219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,389.67 : 64,017.74 = 26,246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,389.67/64,017.74 = 26,246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,389.67x = 64,017.74 × 26,246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,389.67x = 1,680,217,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,217,031.70/46,389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,219.64

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