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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,509.78, 64,180.62 and 26,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,509.78, 64,180.62 and 26,090.72 is: 36,003.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,509.78 : 64,180.62 = 26,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,509.78/64,180.62 = 26,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,509.78x = 64,180.62 × 26,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,509.78x = 1,674,518,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,518,585.85/46,509.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,003.58

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