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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,291.77, 63,881.46 and 26,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,291.77, 63,881.46 and 26,148 is: 36,083.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,291.77 : 63,881.46 = 26,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,291.77/63,881.46 = 26,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,291.77x = 63,881.46 × 26,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,291.77x = 1,670,372,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,372,416.08/46,291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,083.57

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