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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,524, 64,203.12 and 26,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,524, 64,203.12 and 26,374.44 is: 36,396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,524 : 64,203.12 = 26,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,524/64,203.12 = 26,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,524x = 64,203.12 × 26,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,524x = 1,693,321,336.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,321,336.25/46,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,396.73

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