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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,412.58, 64,052.28 and 26,261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,412.58, 64,052.28 and 26,261.79 is: 36,242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,412.58 : 64,052.28 = 26,261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,412.58/64,052.28 = 26,261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,412.58x = 64,052.28 × 26,261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,412.58x = 1,682,127,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,127,526.38/46,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,242.92

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