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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,413.96, 64,051.20 and 26,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,413.96, 64,051.20 and 26,270.48 is: 36,253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,413.96 : 64,051.20 = 26,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,413.96/64,051.20 = 26,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,413.96x = 64,051.20 × 26,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,413.96x = 1,682,655,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,655,768.58/46,413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,253.23

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