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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,410.28, 64,035.21 and 26,267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,410.28, 64,035.21 and 26,267.16 is: 36,242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,410.28 : 64,035.21 = 26,267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,410.28/64,035.21 = 26,267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,410.28x = 64,035.21 × 26,267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,410.28x = 1,682,022,975.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,022,975.37/46,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,242.47

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