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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,431.64, 64,079.62 and 26,292.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,431.64, 64,079.62 and 26,292.07 is: 36,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,431.64 : 64,079.62 = 26,292.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,431.64/64,079.62 = 26,292.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,431.64x = 64,079.62 × 26,292.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,431.64x = 1,684,785,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,785,854.61/46,431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,285.30

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