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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,584.84, 64,287.54 and 26,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,584.84, 64,287.54 and 26,709 is: 36,858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,584.84 : 64,287.54 = 26,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,584.84/64,287.54 = 26,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,584.84x = 64,287.54 × 26,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,584.84x = 1,717,055,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,055,905.86/46,584.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,858.68

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