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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,512.36, 64,171.44 and 26,367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,512.36, 64,171.44 and 26,367.66 is: 36,378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,512.36 : 64,171.44 = 26,367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,512.36/64,171.44 = 26,367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,512.36x = 64,171.44 × 26,367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,512.36x = 1,692,050,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,050,711.63/46,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,378.52

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