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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,422.84, 64,063.02 and 26,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,422.84, 64,063.02 and 26,279.40 is: 36,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,422.84 : 64,063.02 = 26,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,422.84/64,063.02 = 26,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,422.84x = 64,063.02 × 26,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,422.84x = 1,683,537,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,537,727.79/46,422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,265.29

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