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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,465.28, 64,117.46 and 26,318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,465.28, 64,117.46 and 26,318.14 is: 36,316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,465.28 : 64,117.46 = 26,318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,465.28/64,117.46 = 26,318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,465.28x = 64,117.46 × 26,318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,465.28x = 1,687,452,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,452,288.72/46,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,316.41

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