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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,274.44, 63,858.42 and 26,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,274.44, 63,858.42 and 26,131 is: 36,060.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,274.44 : 63,858.42 = 26,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,274.44/63,858.42 = 26,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,274.44x = 63,858.42 × 26,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,274.44x = 1,668,684,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,684,373.02/46,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,060.61

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