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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,274, 63,853.24 and 26,129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,274, 63,853.24 and 26,129.64 is: 36,056.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,274 : 63,853.24 = 26,129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,274/63,853.24 = 26,129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,274x = 63,853.24 × 26,129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,274x = 1,668,462,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,462,174.03/46,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,056.15

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