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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,058.88, 63,561.25 and 26,186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,058.88, 63,561.25 and 26,186.88 is: 36,137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,058.88 : 63,561.25 = 26,186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,058.88/63,561.25 = 26,186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,058.88x = 63,561.25 × 26,186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,058.88x = 1,664,470,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,470,826.40/46,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,137.89

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