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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,586.79, 64,286.52 and 26,444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,586.79, 64,286.52 and 26,444.09 is: 36,491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,586.79 : 64,286.52 = 26,444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,586.79/64,286.52 = 26,444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,586.79x = 64,286.52 × 26,444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,586.79x = 1,699,998,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,998,520.67/46,586.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,491.00

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