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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,269.41, 63,849.20 and 26,130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,269.41, 63,849.20 and 26,130.38 is: 36,058.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,269.41 : 63,849.20 = 26,130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,269.41/63,849.20 = 26,130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,269.41x = 63,849.20 × 26,130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,269.41x = 1,668,403,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,403,408.80/46,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,058.46

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