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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,292.72, 63,883.69 and 26,148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,292.72, 63,883.69 and 26,148.62 is: 36,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292.72 : 63,883.69 = 26,148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292.72/63,883.69 = 26,148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292.72x = 63,883.69 × 26,148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292.72x = 1,670,470,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,470,428.35/46,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,084.95

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