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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,408.95, 64,044.32 and 26,265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,408.95, 64,044.32 and 26,265.47 is: 36,246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,408.95 : 64,044.32 = 26,265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,408.95/64,044.32 = 26,265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,408.95x = 64,044.32 × 26,265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,408.95x = 1,682,153,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,153,714.08/46,408.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,246.32

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