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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,586.55, 64,290.21 and 26,444.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,586.55, 64,290.21 and 26,444.05 is: 36,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,586.55 : 64,290.21 = 26,444.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,586.55/64,290.21 = 26,444.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,586.55x = 64,290.21 × 26,444.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,586.55x = 1,700,093,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,093,296.06/46,586.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,493.22

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