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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,273.56, 63,858.82 and 26,133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,273.56, 63,858.82 and 26,133.46 is: 36,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,273.56 : 63,858.82 = 26,133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,273.56/63,858.82 = 26,133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,273.56x = 63,858.82 × 26,133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,273.56x = 1,668,851,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,851,918.12/46,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,064.91

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