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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,273, 63,851.84 and 26,128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,273, 63,851.84 and 26,128.66 is: 36,054.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,273 : 63,851.84 = 26,128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,273/63,851.84 = 26,128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,273x = 63,851.84 × 26,128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,273x = 1,668,363,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,363,017.73/46,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,054.78

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