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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,512.96, 64,186.46 and 26,371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,512.96, 64,186.46 and 26,371.68 is: 36,392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,512.96 : 64,186.46 = 26,371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,512.96/64,186.46 = 26,371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,512.96x = 64,186.46 × 26,371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,512.96x = 1,692,704,783.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,704,783.45/46,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,392.11

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