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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,408.14, 64,042.31 and 26,264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,408.14, 64,042.31 and 26,264.66 is: 36,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,408.14 : 64,042.31 = 26,264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,408.14/64,042.31 = 26,264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,408.14x = 64,042.31 × 26,264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,408.14x = 1,682,049,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,049,243.21/46,408.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,244.70

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