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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,581.98, 64,279.89 and 26,439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,581.98, 64,279.89 and 26,439.27 is: 36,484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,581.98 : 64,279.89 = 26,439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,581.98/64,279.89 = 26,439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,581.98x = 64,279.89 × 26,439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,581.98x = 1,699,513,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,513,235.08/46,581.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,484.35

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