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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,289.80, 63,879.96 and 26,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,289.80, 63,879.96 and 26,146.72 is: 36,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,289.80 : 63,879.96 = 26,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,289.80/63,879.96 = 26,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,289.80x = 63,879.96 × 26,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,289.80x = 1,670,251,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,251,427.73/46,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,082.49

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