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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,535.94, 64,205.10 and 26,391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,535.94, 64,205.10 and 26,391.24 is: 36,411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,535.94 : 64,205.10 = 26,391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,535.94/64,205.10 = 26,391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,535.94x = 64,205.10 × 26,391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,535.94x = 1,694,452,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,452,203.32/46,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,411.69

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