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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,762.03, 64,531.80 and 26,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,762.03, 64,531.80 and 26,344.34 is: 36,355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,762.03 : 64,531.80 = 26,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,762.03/64,531.80 = 26,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,762.03x = 64,531.80 × 26,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,762.03x = 1,700,047,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,047,452.82/46,762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,355.30

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