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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.62, 64,486.04 and 26,586.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.62, 64,486.04 and 26,586.06 is: 36,688.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.62 : 64,486.04 = 26,586.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.62/64,486.04 = 26,586.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.62x = 64,486.04 × 26,586.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.62x = 1,714,429,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,429,595.67/46,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,688.29

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