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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,588.58, 64,298.03 and 26,451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,588.58, 64,298.03 and 26,451.98 is: 36,507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,588.58 : 64,298.03 = 26,451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,588.58/64,298.03 = 26,451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,588.58x = 64,298.03 × 26,451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,588.58x = 1,700,809,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,809,749.85/46,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,507.01

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