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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,095.63, 63,614.82 and 26,975.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,095.63, 63,614.82 and 26,975.79 is: 37,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,095.63 : 63,614.82 = 26,975.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,095.63/63,614.82 = 26,975.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,095.63x = 63,614.82 × 26,975.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,095.63x = 1,716,060,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,060,025.21/46,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,228.26

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