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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,281.16, 63,867.89 and 26,137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,281.16, 63,867.89 and 26,137.06 is: 36,069.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,281.16 : 63,867.89 = 26,137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,281.16/63,867.89 = 26,137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,281.16x = 63,867.89 × 26,137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,281.16x = 1,669,318,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,318,422.98/46,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,069.07

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