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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,327.97, 63,942.06 and 26,185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,327.97, 63,942.06 and 26,185.70 is: 36,141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,327.97 : 63,942.06 = 26,185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,327.97/63,942.06 = 26,185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,327.97x = 63,942.06 × 26,185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,327.97x = 1,674,367,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,367,280.83/46,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,141.61

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