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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,411.46, 64,032.57 and 26,266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,411.46, 64,032.57 and 26,266.34 is: 36,238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,411.46 : 64,032.57 = 26,266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,411.46/64,032.57 = 26,266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,411.46x = 64,032.57 × 26,266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,411.46x = 1,681,901,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,901,254.69/46,411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,238.92

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