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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,408.63, 64,044.86 and 26,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,408.63, 64,044.86 and 26,265.50 is: 36,246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,408.63 : 64,044.86 = 26,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,408.63/64,044.86 = 26,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,408.63x = 64,044.86 × 26,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,408.63x = 1,682,170,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,170,270.33/46,408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,246.93

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