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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,511.92, 64,195.68 and 26,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,511.92, 64,195.68 and 26,369.20 is: 36,394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,511.92 : 64,195.68 = 26,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,511.92/64,195.68 = 26,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,511.92x = 64,195.68 × 26,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,511.92x = 1,692,788,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,788,725.06/46,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,394.73

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