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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,287.78, 63,875.94 and 26,146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,287.78, 63,875.94 and 26,146.74 is: 36,081.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,287.78 : 63,875.94 = 26,146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,287.78/63,875.94 = 26,146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,287.78x = 63,875.94 × 26,146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,287.78x = 1,670,147,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,147,595.44/46,287.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,081.83

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