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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,271.61, 63,854.33 and 26,127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,271.61, 63,854.33 and 26,127.29 is: 36,055.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,271.61 : 63,854.33 = 26,127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,271.61/63,854.33 = 26,127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,271.61x = 63,854.33 × 26,127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,271.61x = 1,668,340,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,340,147.76/46,271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,055.37

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