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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,405.41, 64,038.78 and 26,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,405.41, 64,038.78 and 26,266.11 is: 36,246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,405.41 : 64,038.78 = 26,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,405.41/64,038.78 = 26,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,405.41x = 64,038.78 × 26,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,405.41x = 1,682,049,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,049,639.75/46,405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,246.84

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