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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,416.68, 64,050.34 and 26,270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,416.68, 64,050.34 and 26,270.06 is: 36,250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,416.68 : 64,050.34 = 26,270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,416.68/64,050.34 = 26,270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,416.68x = 64,050.34 × 26,270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,416.68x = 1,682,606,274.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,606,274.82/46,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,250.04

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