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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,409.78, 64,034.51 and 26,266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,409.78, 64,034.51 and 26,266.66 is: 36,241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,409.78 : 64,034.51 = 26,266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,409.78/64,034.51 = 26,266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,409.78x = 64,034.51 × 26,266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,409.78x = 1,681,972,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,972,632.64/46,409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,241.77

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