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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,276.06, 63,862.27 and 26,135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,276.06, 63,862.27 and 26,135.97 is: 36,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,276.06 : 63,862.27 = 26,135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,276.06/63,862.27 = 26,135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,276.06x = 63,862.27 × 26,135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,276.06x = 1,669,102,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,102,372.85/46,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,068.38

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