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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,407.45, 64,042.25 and 26,263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,407.45, 64,042.25 and 26,263.97 is: 36,244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,407.45 : 64,042.25 = 26,263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,407.45/64,042.25 = 26,263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,407.45x = 64,042.25 × 26,263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,407.45x = 1,682,003,521.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,003,521.36/46,407.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,244.25

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