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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,146.76, 63,688.62 and 26,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,146.76, 63,688.62 and 26,008 is: 35,894.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,146.76 : 63,688.62 = 26,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,146.76/63,688.62 = 26,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,146.76x = 63,688.62 × 26,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,146.76x = 1,656,413,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,413,628.96/46,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,894.47

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