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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158, 63,698.04 and 26,289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158, 63,698.04 and 26,289.84 is: 36,279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158 : 63,698.04 = 26,289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158/63,698.04 = 26,289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158x = 63,698.04 × 26,289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158x = 1,674,611,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,611,279.91/46,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,279.98

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