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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,390.79, 64,019.30 and 26,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,390.79, 64,019.30 and 26,247.24 is: 36,221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,390.79 : 64,019.30 = 26,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,390.79/64,019.30 = 26,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,390.79x = 64,019.30 × 26,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,390.79x = 1,680,329,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,329,800.50/46,390.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,221.19

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