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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,447.24, 64,096.50 and 26,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,447.24, 64,096.50 and 26,029 is: 35,919.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,447.24 : 64,096.50 = 26,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,447.24/64,096.50 = 26,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,447.24x = 64,096.50 × 26,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,447.24x = 1,668,367,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,367,798.50/46,447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,919.63

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