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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.84, 63,872.58 and 26,141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.84, 63,872.58 and 26,141.76 is: 36,075.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.84 : 63,872.58 = 26,141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.84/63,872.58 = 26,141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.84x = 63,872.58 × 26,141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.84x = 1,669,741,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,741,656.94/46,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,075.35

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