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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,410.78, 64,035.90 and 26,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,410.78, 64,035.90 and 26,267.66 is: 36,243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,410.78 : 64,035.90 = 26,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,410.78/64,035.90 = 26,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,410.78x = 64,035.90 × 26,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,410.78x = 1,682,073,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,073,117.66/46,410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,243.16

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