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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158.53, 69,237.79 and 26,423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158.53, 69,237.79 and 26,423.18 is: 39,634.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158.53 : 69,237.79 = 26,423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158.53/69,237.79 = 26,423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158.53x = 69,237.79 × 26,423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158.53x = 1,829,482,435.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,482,435.37/46,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,634.77

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