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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,630.17, 64,347.62 and 26,486.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,630.17, 64,347.62 and 26,486.98 is: 36,550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,630.17 : 64,347.62 = 26,486.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,630.17/64,347.62 = 26,486.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,630.17x = 64,347.62 × 26,486.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,630.17x = 1,704,374,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,374,123.99/46,630.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,550.89

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