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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,414.48, 64,036.72 and 26,269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,414.48, 64,036.72 and 26,269.36 is: 36,243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,414.48 : 64,036.72 = 26,269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,414.48/64,036.72 = 26,269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,414.48x = 64,036.72 × 26,269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,414.48x = 1,682,203,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,203,650.90/46,414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,243.08

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