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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,425.23, 64,066.19 and 26,281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,425.23, 64,066.19 and 26,281.59 is: 36,268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,425.23 : 64,066.19 = 26,281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,425.23/64,066.19 = 26,281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,425.23x = 64,066.19 × 26,281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,425.23x = 1,683,761,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,761,294.81/46,425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,268.24

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