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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,424.95, 64,070.39 and 26,285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,424.95, 64,070.39 and 26,285.38 is: 36,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,424.95 : 64,070.39 = 26,285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,424.95/64,070.39 = 26,285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,424.95x = 64,070.39 × 26,285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,424.95x = 1,684,114,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,114,453.44/46,424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,276.07

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