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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,272.38, 63,855.68 and 26,129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,272.38, 63,855.68 and 26,129.04 is: 36,057.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,272.38 : 63,855.68 = 26,129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,272.38/63,855.68 = 26,129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,272.38x = 63,855.68 × 26,129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,272.38x = 1,668,487,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,487,616.95/46,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,057.96

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