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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,273.88, 63,859.19 and 26,131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,273.88, 63,859.19 and 26,131.21 is: 36,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,273.88 : 63,859.19 = 26,131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,273.88/63,859.19 = 26,131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,273.88x = 63,859.19 × 26,131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,273.88x = 1,668,717,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,717,614.02/46,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,061.76

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