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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,409.17, 64,041.74 and 26,270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,409.17, 64,041.74 and 26,270.14 is: 36,251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,409.17 : 64,041.74 = 26,270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,409.17/64,041.74 = 26,270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,409.17x = 64,041.74 × 26,270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,409.17x = 1,682,385,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,385,155.43/46,409.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,251.14

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