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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,525.16, 64,219.33 and 26,395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,525.16, 64,219.33 and 26,395.42 is: 36,433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,525.16 : 64,219.33 = 26,395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,525.16/64,219.33 = 26,395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,525.16x = 64,219.33 × 26,395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,525.16x = 1,695,096,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,096,180.33/46,525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,433.97

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