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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.36, 63,492.60 and 26,137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.36, 63,492.60 and 26,137.36 is: 36,069.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.36 : 63,492.60 = 26,137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.36/63,492.60 = 26,137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.36x = 63,492.60 × 26,137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.36x = 1,659,528,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,528,943.54/46,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,069.38

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