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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,410.46, 64,031.19 and 26,265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,410.46, 64,031.19 and 26,265.34 is: 36,237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,410.46 : 64,031.19 = 26,265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,410.46/64,031.19 = 26,265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,410.46x = 64,031.19 × 26,265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,410.46x = 1,681,800,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,800,975.95/46,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,237.54

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