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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,416.28, 64,055.94 and 26,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,416.28, 64,055.94 and 26,272.80 is: 36,257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,416.28 : 64,055.94 = 26,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,416.28/64,055.94 = 26,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,416.28x = 64,055.94 × 26,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,416.28x = 1,682,928,900.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,928,900.43/46,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,257.30

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