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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,427.84, 64,069.92 and 26,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,427.84, 64,069.92 and 26,284.16 is: 36,271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,427.84 : 64,069.92 = 26,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,427.84/64,069.92 = 26,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,427.84x = 64,069.92 × 26,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,427.84x = 1,684,024,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,024,028.47/46,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,271.86

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