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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,635.22, 64,349.28 and 26,213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,635.22, 64,349.28 and 26,213.26 is: 36,170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,635.22 : 64,349.28 = 26,213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,635.22/64,349.28 = 26,213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,635.22x = 64,349.28 × 26,213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,635.22x = 1,686,804,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,804,407.45/46,635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,170.18

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