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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,507.22, 64,181.25 and 26,363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,507.22, 64,181.25 and 26,363.28 is: 36,382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,507.22 : 64,181.25 = 26,363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,507.22/64,181.25 = 26,363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,507.22x = 64,181.25 × 26,363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,507.22x = 1,692,028,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,028,264.50/46,507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,382.06

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