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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,281.78, 63,869.31 and 26,139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,281.78, 63,869.31 and 26,139.51 is: 36,072.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,281.78 : 63,869.31 = 26,139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,281.78/63,869.31 = 26,139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,281.78x = 63,869.31 × 26,139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,281.78x = 1,669,512,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,512,467.44/46,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,072.78

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