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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,412.08, 64,051.62 and 26,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,412.08, 64,051.62 and 26,261.32 is: 36,242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,412.08 : 64,051.62 = 26,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,412.08/64,051.62 = 26,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,412.08x = 64,051.62 × 26,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,412.08x = 1,682,080,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,080,089.34/46,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,242.29

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