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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,054.63, 63,555.38 and 26,182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,054.63, 63,555.38 and 26,182.63 is: 36,132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,054.63 : 63,555.38 = 26,182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,054.63/63,555.38 = 26,182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,054.63x = 63,555.38 × 26,182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,054.63x = 1,664,046,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,046,746.73/46,054.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,132.02

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