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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,326.53, 63,933.18 and 26,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,326.53, 63,933.18 and 26,184.26 is: 36,135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,326.53 : 63,933.18 = 26,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,326.53/63,933.18 = 26,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,326.53x = 63,933.18 × 26,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,326.53x = 1,674,043,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,043,007.75/46,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,135.73

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