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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,512.68, 64,188.14 and 26,369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,512.68, 64,188.14 and 26,369.06 is: 36,389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,512.68 : 64,188.14 = 26,369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,512.68/64,188.14 = 26,369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,512.68x = 64,188.14 × 26,369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,512.68x = 1,692,580,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,580,462.16/46,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,389.66

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