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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,664.94, 64,399.12 and 26,250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,664.94, 64,399.12 and 26,250.54 is: 36,226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,664.94 : 64,399.12 = 26,250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,664.94/64,399.12 = 26,250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,664.94x = 64,399.12 × 26,250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,664.94x = 1,690,511,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,511,675.52/46,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,226.59

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