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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,590.91, 64,296.50 and 26,445.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,590.91, 64,296.50 and 26,445.89 is: 36,495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,590.91 : 64,296.50 = 26,445.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,590.91/64,296.50 = 26,445.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,590.91x = 64,296.50 × 26,445.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,590.91x = 1,700,378,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,378,034.16/46,590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,495.92

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