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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,530.81, 64,215.99 and 26,391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,530.81, 64,215.99 and 26,391.24 is: 36,421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,530.81 : 64,215.99 = 26,391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,530.81/64,215.99 = 26,391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,530.81x = 64,215.99 × 26,391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,530.81x = 1,694,739,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,739,603.93/46,530.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,421.88

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