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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,462.28, 64,113.32 and 26,315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,462.28, 64,113.32 and 26,315.14 is: 36,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,462.28 : 64,113.32 = 26,315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,462.28/64,113.32 = 26,315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,462.28x = 64,113.32 × 26,315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,462.28x = 1,687,150,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,150,991.66/46,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,312.27

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