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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,462.78, 64,114.01 and 26,315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,462.78, 64,114.01 and 26,315.64 is: 36,312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,462.78 : 64,114.01 = 26,315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,462.78/64,114.01 = 26,315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,462.78x = 64,114.01 × 26,315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,462.78x = 1,687,201,206.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,201,206.12/46,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,312.96

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