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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,428.48, 64,070.08 and 26,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,428.48, 64,070.08 and 26,285.20 is: 36,272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,428.48 : 64,070.08 = 26,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,428.48/64,070.08 = 26,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,428.48x = 64,070.08 × 26,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,428.48x = 1,684,094,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,094,866.82/46,428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,272.88

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