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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,287.31, 63,876.69 and 26,144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,287.31, 63,876.69 and 26,144.43 is: 36,079.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,287.31 : 63,876.69 = 26,144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,287.31/63,876.69 = 26,144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,287.31x = 63,876.69 × 26,144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,287.31x = 1,670,019,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,019,650.34/46,287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,079.43

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