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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,274.90, 63,859.08 and 26,138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,274.90, 63,859.08 and 26,138.30 is: 36,070.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,274.90 : 63,859.08 = 26,138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,274.90/63,859.08 = 26,138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,274.90x = 63,859.08 × 26,138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,274.90x = 1,669,167,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,167,569.49/46,274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,070.69

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