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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,149.30, 63,686.28 and 26,006.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,149.30, 63,686.28 and 26,006.49 is: 35,889.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,149.30 : 63,686.28 = 26,006.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,149.30/63,686.28 = 26,006.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,149.30x = 63,686.28 × 26,006.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,149.30x = 1,656,256,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,256,603.96/46,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,889.09

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