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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.75, 63,872.46 and 26,141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.75, 63,872.46 and 26,141.27 is: 36,074.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.75 : 63,872.46 = 26,141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.75/63,872.46 = 26,141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.75x = 63,872.46 × 26,141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.75x = 1,669,706,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,706,903.06/46,284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,074.67

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