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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,181.18, 63,730.73 and 26,039.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,181.18, 63,730.73 and 26,039.05 is: 35,934.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,181.18 : 63,730.73 = 26,039.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,181.18/63,730.73 = 26,039.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,181.18x = 63,730.73 × 26,039.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,181.18x = 1,659,487,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,487,570.78/46,181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,934.28

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