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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,425.20, 64,067.28 and 26,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,425.20, 64,067.28 and 26,280.32 is: 36,267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,425.20 : 64,067.28 = 26,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,425.20/64,067.28 = 26,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,425.20x = 64,067.28 × 26,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,425.20x = 1,683,708,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,708,619.93/46,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,267.13

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