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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.05, 64,485.26 and 26,585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.05, 64,485.26 and 26,585.50 is: 36,687.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.05 : 64,485.26 = 26,585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.05/64,485.26 = 26,585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.05x = 64,485.26 × 26,585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.05x = 1,714,372,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,372,718.52/46,729.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,687.51

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