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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,430.64, 64,078.24 and 26,291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,430.64, 64,078.24 and 26,291.07 is: 36,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,430.64 : 64,078.24 = 26,291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,430.64/64,078.24 = 26,291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,430.64x = 64,078.24 × 26,291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,430.64x = 1,684,685,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,685,238.65/46,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,283.92

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