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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,405.08, 64,041.93 and 26,254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,405.08, 64,041.93 and 26,254.29 is: 36,232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,405.08 : 64,041.93 = 26,254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,405.08/64,041.93 = 26,254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,405.08x = 64,041.93 × 26,254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,405.08x = 1,681,375,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,375,402.38/46,405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,232.57

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