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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,512.72, 64,192.97 and 26,100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,512.72, 64,192.97 and 26,100.42 is: 36,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,512.72 : 64,192.97 = 26,100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,512.72/64,192.97 = 26,100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,512.72x = 64,192.97 × 26,100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,512.72x = 1,675,463,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,463,478.05/46,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,021.62

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