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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,296.78, 63,888.39 and 26,155.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,296.78, 63,888.39 and 26,155.77 is: 36,094.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,296.78 : 63,888.39 = 26,155.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,296.78/63,888.39 = 26,155.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,296.78x = 63,888.39 × 26,155.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,296.78x = 1,671,050,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,050,034.51/46,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,094.30

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