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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,272, 63,850.46 and 26,127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,272, 63,850.46 and 26,127.66 is: 36,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,272 : 63,850.46 = 26,127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,272/63,850.46 = 26,127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,272x = 63,850.46 × 26,127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,272x = 1,668,263,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,263,109.72/46,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,053.40

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