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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,435.25, 64,082.79 and 26,289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,435.25, 64,082.79 and 26,289.47 is: 36,280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,435.25 : 64,082.79 = 26,289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,435.25/64,082.79 = 26,289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,435.25x = 64,082.79 × 26,289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,435.25x = 1,684,702,264.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,702,264.81/46,435.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,280.68

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