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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,273.06, 63,858.13 and 26,132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,273.06, 63,858.13 and 26,132.97 is: 36,064.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,273.06 : 63,858.13 = 26,132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,273.06/63,858.13 = 26,132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,273.06x = 63,858.13 × 26,132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,273.06x = 1,668,802,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,802,595.55/46,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,064.24

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