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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,731.08, 64,486.63 and 26,586.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,731.08, 64,486.63 and 26,586.06 is: 36,687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,731.08 : 64,486.63 = 26,586.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,731.08/64,486.63 = 26,586.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,731.08x = 64,486.63 × 26,586.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,731.08x = 1,714,445,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,445,414.38/46,731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,687.48

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