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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,275.44, 63,859.80 and 26,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,275.44, 63,859.80 and 26,132 is: 36,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,275.44 : 63,859.80 = 26,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,275.44/63,859.80 = 26,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,275.44x = 63,859.80 × 26,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,275.44x = 1,668,784,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,784,293.60/46,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,061.99

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