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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,155, 63,693.90 and 26,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,155, 63,693.90 and 26,286.84 is: 36,275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,155 : 63,693.90 = 26,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,155/63,693.90 = 26,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,155x = 63,693.90 × 26,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,155x = 1,674,311,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,311,358.28/46,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,275.84

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