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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,001.36, 63,481.56 and 26,129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,001.36, 63,481.56 and 26,129.36 is: 36,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,001.36 : 63,481.56 = 26,129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,001.36/63,481.56 = 26,129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,001.36x = 63,481.56 × 26,129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,001.36x = 1,658,732,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,732,534.60/46,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,058.34

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