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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,432.20, 64,077.36 and 26,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,432.20, 64,077.36 and 26,289 is: 36,279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,432.20 : 64,077.36 = 26,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,432.20/64,077.36 = 26,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,432.20x = 64,077.36 × 26,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,432.20x = 1,684,529,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,529,717.04/46,432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,279.34

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