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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,415.96, 64,053.96 and 26,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,415.96, 64,053.96 and 26,272.48 is: 36,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,415.96 : 64,053.96 = 26,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,415.96/64,053.96 = 26,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,415.96x = 64,053.96 × 26,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,415.96x = 1,682,856,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,856,383.02/46,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,255.99

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