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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,397.39, 64,011.67 and 26,254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,397.39, 64,011.67 and 26,254.06 is: 36,221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,397.39 : 64,011.67 = 26,254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,397.39/64,011.67 = 26,254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,397.39x = 64,011.67 × 26,254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,397.39x = 1,680,566,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,566,224.88/46,397.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,221.14

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