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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,581.41, 64,273.88 and 26,439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,581.41, 64,273.88 and 26,439.14 is: 36,481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,581.41 : 64,273.88 = 26,439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,581.41/64,273.88 = 26,439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,581.41x = 64,273.88 × 26,439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,581.41x = 1,699,346,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,346,111.66/46,581.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,481.21

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