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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,118.70, 63,643.93 and 26,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,118.70, 63,643.93 and 26,995 is: 37,253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,118.70 : 63,643.93 = 26,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,118.70/63,643.93 = 26,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,118.70x = 63,643.93 × 26,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,118.70x = 1,718,067,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,067,890.35/46,118.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,253.17

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