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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,425.79, 64,066.97 and 26,282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,425.79, 64,066.97 and 26,282.15 is: 36,269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,425.79 : 64,066.97 = 26,282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,425.79/64,066.97 = 26,282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,425.79x = 64,066.97 × 26,282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,425.79x = 1,683,817,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,817,913.75/46,425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,269.02

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