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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,289.02, 63,878.37 and 26,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,289.02, 63,878.37 and 26,145.84 is: 36,080.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,289.02 : 63,878.37 = 26,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,289.02/63,878.37 = 26,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,289.02x = 63,878.37 × 26,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,289.02x = 1,670,153,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,153,641.48/46,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,080.99

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