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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,808.30, 64,588.22 and 26,662.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,808.30, 64,588.22 and 26,662.62 is: 36,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,808.30 : 64,588.22 = 26,662.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,808.30/64,588.22 = 26,662.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,808.30x = 64,588.22 × 26,662.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,808.30x = 1,722,091,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,091,232.99/46,808.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,790.30

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