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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,419.22, 64,058.71 and 26,279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,419.22, 64,058.71 and 26,279.99 is: 36,266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,419.22 : 64,058.71 = 26,279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,419.22/64,058.71 = 26,279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,419.22x = 64,058.71 × 26,279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,419.22x = 1,683,461,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,461,970.77/46,419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,266.49

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