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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,285.16, 63,869.91 and 26,144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,285.16, 63,869.91 and 26,144.06 is: 36,076.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,285.16 : 63,869.91 = 26,144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,285.16/63,869.91 = 26,144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,285.16x = 63,869.91 × 26,144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,285.16x = 1,669,818,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,818,759.23/46,285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,076.76

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