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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,055, 63,555.90 and 26,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,055, 63,555.90 and 26,183 is: 36,132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,055 : 63,555.90 = 26,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,055/63,555.90 = 26,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,055x = 63,555.90 × 26,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,055x = 1,664,084,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,084,129.70/46,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,132.54

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