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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,416.96, 64,055.34 and 26,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,416.96, 64,055.34 and 26,273.48 is: 36,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,416.96 : 64,055.34 = 26,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,416.96/64,055.34 = 26,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,416.96x = 64,055.34 × 26,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,416.96x = 1,682,956,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,956,694.38/46,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,257.37

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