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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,406.08, 64,043.31 and 26,255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,406.08, 64,043.31 and 26,255.29 is: 36,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,406.08 : 64,043.31 = 26,255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,406.08/64,043.31 = 26,255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,406.08x = 64,043.31 × 26,255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,406.08x = 1,681,475,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,475,676.61/46,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,233.95

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