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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,274.06, 63,859.51 and 26,133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,274.06, 63,859.51 and 26,133.97 is: 36,065.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,274.06 : 63,859.51 = 26,133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,274.06/63,859.51 = 26,133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,274.06x = 63,859.51 × 26,133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,274.06x = 1,668,902,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,902,518.55/46,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,065.62

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