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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.63, 64,486.06 and 26,586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.63, 64,486.06 and 26,586.08 is: 36,688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.63 : 64,486.06 = 26,586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.63/64,486.06 = 26,586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.63x = 64,486.06 × 26,586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.63x = 1,714,431,402.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,431,402.97/46,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,688.31

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