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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,277.59, 63,859.39 and 26,136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,277.59, 63,859.39 and 26,136.43 is: 36,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,277.59 : 63,859.39 = 26,136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,277.59/63,859.39 = 26,136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,277.59x = 63,859.39 × 26,136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,277.59x = 1,669,056,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,056,345.90/46,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,066.19

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