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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,061, 63,567.06 and 26,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,061, 63,567.06 and 26,189 is: 36,142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,061 : 63,567.06 = 26,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,061/63,567.06 = 26,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,061x = 63,567.06 × 26,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,061x = 1,664,757,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,757,734.34/46,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,142.46

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