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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,419.47, 64,061.34 and 26,280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,419.47, 64,061.34 and 26,280.84 is: 36,268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,419.47 : 64,061.34 = 26,280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,419.47/64,061.34 = 26,280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,419.47x = 64,061.34 × 26,280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,419.47x = 1,683,585,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,585,826.73/46,419.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,268.96

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