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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,330.17, 63,938.89 and 26,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,330.17, 63,938.89 and 26,187.20 is: 36,140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,330.17 : 63,938.89 = 26,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,330.17/63,938.89 = 26,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,330.17x = 63,938.89 × 26,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,330.17x = 1,674,380,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,380,229.94/46,330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,140.17

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