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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.72, 63,846.66 and 26,123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.72, 63,846.66 and 26,123.28 is: 36,049.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.72 : 63,846.66 = 26,123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.72/63,846.66 = 26,123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.72x = 63,846.66 × 26,123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.72x = 1,667,884,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,884,176.24/46,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,049.33

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