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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,417.65, 64,038.41 and 26,269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,417.65, 64,038.41 and 26,269.91 is: 36,242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,417.65 : 64,038.41 = 26,269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,417.65/64,038.41 = 26,269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,417.65x = 64,038.41 × 26,269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,417.65x = 1,682,283,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,283,302.13/46,417.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,242.32

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