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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,421.84, 64,061.64 and 26,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,421.84, 64,061.64 and 26,278.40 is: 36,263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,421.84 : 64,061.64 = 26,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,421.84/64,061.64 = 26,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,421.84x = 64,061.64 × 26,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,421.84x = 1,683,437,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,437,400.58/46,421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,263.91

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