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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,227.76, 63,790.68 and 26,089.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,227.76, 63,790.68 and 26,089.54 is: 36,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,227.76 : 63,790.68 = 26,089.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,227.76/63,790.68 = 26,089.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,227.76x = 63,790.68 × 26,089.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,227.76x = 1,664,269,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,269,497.49/46,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,001.52

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