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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,437.76, 64,088.08 and 26,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,437.76, 64,088.08 and 26,298.20 is: 36,293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,437.76 : 64,088.08 = 26,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,437.76/64,088.08 = 26,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,437.76x = 64,088.08 × 26,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,437.76x = 1,685,401,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,401,145.46/46,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,293.76

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