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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,296.83, 63,889.16 and 26,153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,296.83, 63,889.16 and 26,153.69 is: 36,091.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,296.83 : 63,889.16 = 26,153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,296.83/63,889.16 = 26,153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,296.83x = 63,889.16 × 26,153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,296.83x = 1,670,936,834.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,936,834.79/46,296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,091.82

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