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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,391.55, 64,019.97 and 26,248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,391.55, 64,019.97 and 26,248.26 is: 36,222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,391.55 : 64,019.97 = 26,248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,391.55/64,019.97 = 26,248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,391.55x = 64,019.97 × 26,248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,391.55x = 1,680,412,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,412,817.75/46,391.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,222.39

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