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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,053, 63,553.14 and 26,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,053, 63,553.14 and 26,181 is: 36,129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,053 : 63,553.14 = 26,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,053/63,553.14 = 26,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,053x = 63,553.14 × 26,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,053x = 1,663,884,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,884,758.34/46,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,129.78

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