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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,408.06, 64,043.10 and 26,264.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,408.06, 64,043.10 and 26,264.59 is: 36,245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,408.06 : 64,043.10 = 26,264.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,408.06/64,043.10 = 26,264.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,408.06x = 64,043.10 × 26,264.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,408.06x = 1,682,065,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,065,763.83/46,408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,245.12

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