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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,144.89, 63,674.87 and 26,001.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,144.89, 63,674.87 and 26,001.27 is: 35,878.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,144.89 : 63,674.87 = 26,001.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,144.89/63,674.87 = 26,001.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,144.89x = 63,674.87 × 26,001.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,144.89x = 1,655,627,357.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,627,357.08/46,144.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,878.89

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