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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,465.81, 64,125.98 and 26,322.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,465.81, 64,125.98 and 26,322.85 is: 36,327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,465.81 : 64,125.98 = 26,322.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,465.81/64,125.98 = 26,322.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,465.81x = 64,125.98 × 26,322.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,465.81x = 1,687,978,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,978,552.64/46,465.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,327.32

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