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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,159, 63,699.42 and 26,290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,159, 63,699.42 and 26,290.84 is: 36,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,159 : 63,699.42 = 26,290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,159/63,699.42 = 26,290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,159x = 63,699.42 × 26,290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,159x = 1,674,711,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,711,259.31/46,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,281.36

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