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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,054.88, 63,555.73 and 26,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,054.88, 63,555.73 and 26,182.88 is: 36,132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,054.88 : 63,555.73 = 26,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,054.88/63,555.73 = 26,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,054.88x = 63,555.73 × 26,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,054.88x = 1,664,071,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,071,668.67/46,054.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,132.37

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