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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,411.08, 64,050.24 and 26,260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,411.08, 64,050.24 and 26,260.32 is: 36,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,411.08 : 64,050.24 = 26,260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,411.08/64,050.24 = 26,260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,411.08x = 64,050.24 × 26,260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,411.08x = 1,681,979,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,979,798.48/46,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,240.91

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