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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,154, 63,693.96 and 26,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,154, 63,693.96 and 26,282 is: 36,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,154 : 63,693.96 = 26,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,154/63,693.96 = 26,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,154x = 63,693.96 × 26,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,154x = 1,674,004,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,004,656.72/46,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,269.98

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