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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,062, 63,565.56 and 26,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,062, 63,565.56 and 26,190 is: 36,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,062 : 63,565.56 = 26,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,062/63,565.56 = 26,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,062x = 63,565.56 × 26,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,062x = 1,664,782,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,782,016.40/46,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,142.20

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