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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,056.50, 63,557.97 and 26,184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,056.50, 63,557.97 and 26,184.50 is: 36,134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,056.50 : 63,557.97 = 26,184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,056.50/63,557.97 = 26,184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,056.50x = 63,557.97 × 26,184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,056.50x = 1,664,233,665.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,233,665.47/46,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,134.61

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