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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,291.80, 63,882.72 and 26,148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,291.80, 63,882.72 and 26,148.72 is: 36,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,291.80 : 63,882.72 = 26,148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,291.80/63,882.72 = 26,148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,291.80x = 63,882.72 × 26,148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,291.80x = 1,670,451,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,451,358.12/46,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,085.25

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