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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,712.08, 64,462.62 and 26,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,712.08, 64,462.62 and 26,292.52 is: 36,283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,712.08 : 64,462.62 = 26,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,712.08/64,462.62 = 26,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,712.08x = 64,462.62 × 26,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,712.08x = 1,694,884,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,884,725.60/46,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,283.65

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