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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,412.96, 64,034.64 and 26,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,412.96, 64,034.64 and 26,267.84 is: 36,240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,412.96 : 64,034.64 = 26,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,412.96/64,034.64 = 26,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,412.96x = 64,034.64 × 26,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,412.96x = 1,682,051,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,051,677.98/46,412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,240.99

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