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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,196.64, 63,747.69 and 26,047.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,196.64, 63,747.69 and 26,047.08 is: 35,942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,196.64 : 63,747.69 = 26,047.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,196.64/63,747.69 = 26,047.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,196.64x = 63,747.69 × 26,047.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,196.64x = 1,660,441,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,441,181.25/46,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,942.90

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