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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,145.52, 63,686.67 and 26,007.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,145.52, 63,686.67 and 26,007.33 is: 35,893.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,145.52 : 63,686.67 = 26,007.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,145.52/63,686.67 = 26,007.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,145.52x = 63,686.67 × 26,007.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,145.52x = 1,656,320,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,320,243.29/46,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,893.41

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