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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,033.52, 63,516.72 and 26,909.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,033.52, 63,516.72 and 26,909.58 is: 37,129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,033.52 : 63,516.72 = 26,909.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,033.52/63,516.72 = 26,909.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,033.52x = 63,516.72 × 26,909.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,033.52x = 1,709,208,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,208,258.18/46,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,129.65

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