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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,412.08, 64,033.14 and 26,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,412.08, 64,033.14 and 26,266.84 is: 36,239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,412.08 : 64,033.14 = 26,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,412.08/64,033.14 = 26,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,412.08x = 64,033.14 × 26,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,412.08x = 1,681,948,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,948,243.08/46,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,239.45

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