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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.14, 64,483.96 and 26,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.14, 64,483.96 and 26,584.12 is: 36,684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.14 : 64,483.96 = 26,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.14/64,483.96 = 26,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.14x = 64,483.96 × 26,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.14x = 1,714,249,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,249,330.72/46,729.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,684.80

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