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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,425.95, 64,071.77 and 26,286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,425.95, 64,071.77 and 26,286.38 is: 36,277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,425.95 : 64,071.77 = 26,286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,425.95/64,071.77 = 26,286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,425.95x = 64,071.77 × 26,286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,425.95x = 1,684,214,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,214,893.49/46,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,277.45

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