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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,522.26, 64,212.48 and 26,391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,522.26, 64,212.48 and 26,391.14 is: 36,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,522.26 : 64,212.48 = 26,391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,522.26/64,212.48 = 26,391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,522.26x = 64,212.48 × 26,391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,522.26x = 1,694,640,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,640,549.43/46,522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,426.45

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