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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,411.95, 64,048.44 and 26,268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,411.95, 64,048.44 and 26,268.48 is: 36,250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,411.95 : 64,048.44 = 26,268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,411.95/64,048.44 = 26,268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,411.95x = 64,048.44 × 26,268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,411.95x = 1,682,455,165.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,455,165.17/46,411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,250.47

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