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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,826.38, 64,622.44 and 26,415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,826.38, 64,622.44 and 26,415.30 is: 36,454.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,826.38 : 64,622.44 = 26,415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,826.38/64,622.44 = 26,415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,826.38x = 64,622.44 × 26,415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,826.38x = 1,707,021,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,021,139.33/46,826.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,454.26

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