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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,273.44, 63,857.04 and 26,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,273.44, 63,857.04 and 26,130 is: 36,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,273.44 : 63,857.04 = 26,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,273.44/63,857.04 = 26,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,273.44x = 63,857.04 × 26,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,273.44x = 1,668,584,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,584,455.20/46,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,059.23

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