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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,147.79, 63,684.21 and 26,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,147.79, 63,684.21 and 26,004.98 is: 35,887.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,147.79 : 63,684.21 = 26,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,147.79/63,684.21 = 26,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,147.79x = 63,684.21 × 26,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,147.79x = 1,656,106,864.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,106,864.10/46,147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,887.02

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