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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,591.91, 64,297.88 and 26,446.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,591.91, 64,297.88 and 26,446.89 is: 36,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,591.91 : 64,297.88 = 26,446.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,591.91/64,297.88 = 26,446.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,591.91x = 64,297.88 × 26,446.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,591.91x = 1,700,478,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,478,827.36/46,591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,497.30

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