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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,415.96, 64,038.78 and 26,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,415.96, 64,038.78 and 26,270.84 is: 36,245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,415.96 : 64,038.78 = 26,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,415.96/64,038.78 = 26,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,415.96x = 64,038.78 × 26,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,415.96x = 1,682,352,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,352,543.18/46,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,245.13

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