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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,263.76, 63,840.27 and 26,125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,263.76, 63,840.27 and 26,125.54 is: 36,051.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,263.76 : 63,840.27 = 26,125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,263.76/63,840.27 = 26,125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,263.76x = 63,840.27 × 26,125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,263.76x = 1,667,861,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,861,527.50/46,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,051.15

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