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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,436.40, 64,083.72 and 26,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,436.40, 64,083.72 and 26,292.96 is: 36,285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,436.40 : 64,083.72 = 26,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,436.40/64,083.72 = 26,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,436.40x = 64,083.72 × 26,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,436.40x = 1,684,950,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,950,686.61/46,436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,285.13

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