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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,189.98, 63,737.66 and 26,805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,189.98, 63,737.66 and 26,805.88 is: 36,989.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,189.98 : 63,737.66 = 26,805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,189.98/63,737.66 = 26,805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,189.98x = 63,737.66 × 26,805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,189.98x = 1,708,543,879.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,543,879.57/46,189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,989.49

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