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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,275.65, 63,860.12 and 26,139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,275.65, 63,860.12 and 26,139.05 is: 36,071.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,275.65 : 63,860.12 = 26,139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,275.65/63,860.12 = 26,139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,275.65x = 63,860.12 × 26,139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,275.65x = 1,669,242,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,242,419.69/46,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,071.73

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