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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,429.55, 64,072.14 and 26,285.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,429.55, 64,072.14 and 26,285.91 is: 36,274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,429.55 : 64,072.14 = 26,285.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,429.55/64,072.14 = 26,285.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,429.55x = 64,072.14 × 26,285.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,429.55x = 1,684,194,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,194,505.55/46,429.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,274.19

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