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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,507.31, 64,178.73 and 26,366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,507.31, 64,178.73 and 26,366.04 is: 36,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,507.31 : 64,178.73 = 26,366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,507.31/64,178.73 = 26,366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,507.31x = 64,178.73 × 26,366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,507.31x = 1,692,138,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,138,962.33/46,507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,384.37

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