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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,581.84, 64,283.40 and 26,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,581.84, 64,283.40 and 26,706 is: 36,854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,581.84 : 64,283.40 = 26,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,581.84/64,283.40 = 26,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,581.84x = 64,283.40 × 26,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,581.84x = 1,716,752,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,752,480.40/46,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,854.54

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