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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,584, 64,285.65 and 26,444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,584, 64,285.65 and 26,444.70 is: 36,493.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,584 : 64,285.65 = 26,444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,584/64,285.65 = 26,444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,584x = 64,285.65 × 26,444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,584x = 1,700,014,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,014,728.56/46,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,493.53

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