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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,425.16, 64,068.19 and 26,281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,425.16, 64,068.19 and 26,281.68 is: 36,269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,425.16 : 64,068.19 = 26,281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,425.16/64,068.19 = 26,281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,425.16x = 64,068.19 × 26,281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,425.16x = 1,683,819,347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,819,347.42/46,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,269.54

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