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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,278.92, 63,870.72 and 26,136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,278.92, 63,870.72 and 26,136.74 is: 36,071.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,278.92 : 63,870.72 = 26,136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,278.92/63,870.72 = 26,136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,278.92x = 63,870.72 × 26,136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,278.92x = 1,669,372,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,372,402.25/46,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,071.98

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