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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,407.66, 64,042.83 and 26,264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,407.66, 64,042.83 and 26,264.58 is: 36,245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,407.66 : 64,042.83 = 26,264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,407.66/64,042.83 = 26,264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,407.66x = 64,042.83 × 26,264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,407.66x = 1,682,058,031.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,058,031.96/46,407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,245.27

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