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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,166, 63,709.08 and 26,297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,166, 63,709.08 and 26,297.84 is: 36,291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,166 : 63,709.08 = 26,297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,166/63,709.08 = 26,297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,166x = 63,709.08 × 26,297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,166x = 1,675,411,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,411,192.39/46,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,291.02

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