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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,428.95, 64,073.51 and 26,011.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,428.95, 64,073.51 and 26,011.90 is: 35,897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,428.95 : 64,073.51 = 26,011.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,428.95/64,073.51 = 26,011.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,428.95x = 64,073.51 × 26,011.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,428.95x = 1,666,673,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,673,782.35/46,428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,897.29

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