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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,432.26, 64,080.50 and 26,292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,432.26, 64,080.50 and 26,292.69 is: 36,286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,432.26 : 64,080.50 = 26,292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,432.26/64,080.50 = 26,292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,432.26x = 64,080.50 × 26,292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,432.26x = 1,684,848,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,848,590.08/46,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,286.16

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