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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,524.88, 64,210.56 and 26,389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,524.88, 64,210.56 and 26,389.06 is: 36,420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,524.88 : 64,210.56 = 26,389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,524.88/64,210.56 = 26,389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,524.88x = 64,210.56 × 26,389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,524.88x = 1,694,456,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,456,320.47/46,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,420.43

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