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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,423.72, 64,060.32 and 26,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,423.72, 64,060.32 and 26,282.08 is: 36,266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,423.72 : 64,060.32 = 26,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,423.72/64,060.32 = 26,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,423.72x = 64,060.32 × 26,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,423.72x = 1,683,638,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,638,455.07/46,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,266.77

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