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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,533.06, 64,216.83 and 26,386.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,533.06, 64,216.83 and 26,386.05 is: 36,413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,533.06 : 64,216.83 = 26,386.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,533.06/64,216.83 = 26,386.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,533.06x = 64,216.83 × 26,386.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,533.06x = 1,694,428,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,428,487.22/46,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,413.43

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