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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,410.17, 64,043.12 and 26,271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,410.17, 64,043.12 and 26,271.14 is: 36,252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,410.17 : 64,043.12 = 26,271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,410.17/64,043.12 = 26,271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,410.17x = 64,043.12 × 26,271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,410.17x = 1,682,485,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,485,771.56/46,410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,252.52

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