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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,451.94, 64,107.90 and 26,318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,451.94, 64,107.90 and 26,318.04 is: 36,321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,451.94 : 64,107.90 = 26,318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,451.94/64,107.90 = 26,318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,451.94x = 64,107.90 × 26,318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,451.94x = 1,687,194,276.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,194,276.52/46,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,321.29

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