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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,326.78, 63,924.06 and 26,183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,326.78, 63,924.06 and 26,183.51 is: 36,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,326.78 : 63,924.06 = 26,183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,326.78/63,924.06 = 26,183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,326.78x = 63,924.06 × 26,183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,326.78x = 1,673,755,944.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,755,944.63/46,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,129.34

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