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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,521.43, 64,214.19 and 26,391.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,521.43, 64,214.19 and 26,391.69 is: 36,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,521.43 : 64,214.19 = 26,391.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,521.43/64,214.19 = 26,391.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,521.43x = 64,214.19 × 26,391.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,521.43x = 1,694,720,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,720,996.08/46,521.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,428.83

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