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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,430.50, 64,070.59 and 26,282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,430.50, 64,070.59 and 26,282.76 is: 36,268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,430.50 : 64,070.59 = 26,282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,430.50/64,070.59 = 26,282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,430.50x = 64,070.59 × 26,282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,430.50x = 1,683,951,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,951,808.61/46,430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,268.23

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