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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,424.64, 64,067.54 and 26,281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,424.64, 64,067.54 and 26,281.11 is: 36,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,424.64 : 64,067.54 = 26,281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,424.64/64,067.54 = 26,281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,424.64x = 64,067.54 × 26,281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,424.64x = 1,683,765,962.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,765,962.47/46,424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,268.80

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