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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,430.05, 64,072.83 and 26,286.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,430.05, 64,072.83 and 26,286.41 is: 36,274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,430.05 : 64,072.83 = 26,286.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,430.05/64,072.83 = 26,286.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,430.05x = 64,072.83 × 26,286.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,430.05x = 1,684,244,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,244,679.24/46,430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,274.88

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