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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,289.57, 63,879.80 and 26,146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,289.57, 63,879.80 and 26,146.68 is: 36,082.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,289.57 : 63,879.80 = 26,146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,289.57/63,879.80 = 26,146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,289.57x = 63,879.80 × 26,146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,289.57x = 1,670,244,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,244,558.33/46,289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,082.53

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