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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,712.42, 64,465.23 and 26,301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,712.42, 64,465.23 and 26,301.51 is: 36,297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,712.42 : 64,465.23 = 26,301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,712.42/64,465.23 = 26,301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,712.42x = 64,465.23 × 26,301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,712.42x = 1,695,532,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,532,891.50/46,712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,297.26

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