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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,054, 63,554.52 and 26,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,054, 63,554.52 and 26,182 is: 36,131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,054 : 63,554.52 = 26,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,054/63,554.52 = 26,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,054x = 63,554.52 × 26,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,054x = 1,663,984,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,984,442.64/46,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,131.16

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