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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,421.56, 64,061.96 and 26,282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,421.56, 64,061.96 and 26,282.32 is: 36,269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,421.56 : 64,061.96 = 26,282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,421.56/64,061.96 = 26,282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,421.56x = 64,061.96 × 26,282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,421.56x = 1,683,696,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,696,932.55/46,421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,269.72

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