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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,082, 63,593.16 and 26,213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,082, 63,593.16 and 26,213.84 is: 36,175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,082 : 63,593.16 = 26,213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,082/63,593.16 = 26,213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,082x = 63,593.16 × 26,213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,082x = 1,667,020,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,020,921.33/46,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,175.10

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