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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,395, 64,034.64 and 26,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,395, 64,034.64 and 26,253 is: 36,234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,395 : 64,034.64 = 26,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,395/64,034.64 = 26,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,395x = 64,034.64 × 26,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,395x = 1,681,101,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,101,403.92/46,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,234.54

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