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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,411.31, 64,050.77 and 26,268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,411.31, 64,050.77 and 26,268.12 is: 36,251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,411.31 : 64,050.77 = 26,268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,411.31/64,050.77 = 26,268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,411.31x = 64,050.77 × 26,268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,411.31x = 1,682,493,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,493,378.12/46,411.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,251.79

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