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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,390.96, 64,019.52 and 26,247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,390.96, 64,019.52 and 26,247.43 is: 36,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,390.96 : 64,019.52 = 26,247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,390.96/64,019.52 = 26,247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,390.96x = 64,019.52 × 26,247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,390.96x = 1,680,347,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,347,869.83/46,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,221.45

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