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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,187.94, 63,738.08 and 26,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,187.94, 63,738.08 and 26,044.66 is: 35,940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,187.94 : 63,738.08 = 26,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,187.94/63,738.08 = 26,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,187.94x = 63,738.08 × 26,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,187.94x = 1,660,036,622.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,036,622.65/46,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,940.91

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