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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,435.98, 64,082.41 and 26,292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,435.98, 64,082.41 and 26,292.33 is: 36,283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,435.98 : 64,082.41 = 26,292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,435.98/64,082.41 = 26,292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,435.98x = 64,082.41 × 26,292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,435.98x = 1,684,875,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,875,805.18/46,435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,283.84

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