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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,427.52, 64,073.92 and 26,287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,427.52, 64,073.92 and 26,287.94 is: 36,279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,427.52 : 64,073.92 = 26,287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,427.52/64,073.92 = 26,287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,427.52x = 64,073.92 × 26,287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,427.52x = 1,684,371,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,371,364.52/46,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,279.59

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