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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,511.72, 64,191.59 and 26,099.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,511.72, 64,191.59 and 26,099.42 is: 36,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,511.72 : 64,191.59 = 26,099.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,511.72/64,191.59 = 26,099.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,511.72x = 64,191.59 × 26,099.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,511.72x = 1,675,362,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,362,914.30/46,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,020.23

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