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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,399.50, 64,031.31 and 26,255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,399.50, 64,031.31 and 26,255.97 is: 36,233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,399.50 : 64,031.31 = 26,255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,399.50/64,031.31 = 26,255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,399.50x = 64,031.31 × 26,255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,399.50x = 1,681,204,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,204,154.42/46,399.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,233.24

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