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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,411.08, 64,031.76 and 26,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,411.08, 64,031.76 and 26,265.84 is: 36,238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,411.08 : 64,031.76 = 26,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,411.08/64,031.76 = 26,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,411.08x = 64,031.76 × 26,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,411.08x = 1,681,847,963.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,847,963.08/46,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,238.07

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