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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,136.85, 63,668.99 and 26,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,136.85, 63,668.99 and 26,759.52 is: 36,928.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,136.85 : 63,668.99 = 26,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,136.85/63,668.99 = 26,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,136.85x = 63,668.99 × 26,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,136.85x = 1,703,751,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,751,477.49/46,136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,928.21

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