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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,825.38, 64,621.06 and 26,414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,825.38, 64,621.06 and 26,414.30 is: 36,452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,825.38 : 64,621.06 = 26,414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,825.38/64,621.06 = 26,414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,825.38x = 64,621.06 × 26,414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,825.38x = 1,706,920,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,920,065.16/46,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,452.88

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