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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,664.04, 64,393.58 and 26,518.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,664.04, 64,393.58 and 26,518.14 is: 36,593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,664.04 : 64,393.58 = 26,518.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,664.04/64,393.58 = 26,518.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,664.04x = 64,393.58 × 26,518.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,664.04x = 1,707,597,969.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,597,969.54/46,664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,593.44

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