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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,412.40, 64,048.44 and 26,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,412.40, 64,048.44 and 26,273.12 is: 36,256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,412.40 : 64,048.44 = 26,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,412.40/64,048.44 = 26,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,412.40x = 64,048.44 × 26,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,412.40x = 1,682,752,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,752,349.93/46,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,256.53

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