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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,115.76, 63,644.27 and 26,994.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,115.76, 63,644.27 and 26,994.38 is: 37,254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,115.76 : 63,644.27 = 26,994.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,115.76/63,644.27 = 26,994.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,115.76x = 63,644.27 × 26,994.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,115.76x = 1,718,037,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,037,609.20/46,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,254.89

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