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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,332.88, 63,938.94 and 26,189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,332.88, 63,938.94 and 26,189.40 is: 36,141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,332.88 : 63,938.94 = 26,189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,332.88/63,938.94 = 26,189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,332.88x = 63,938.94 × 26,189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,332.88x = 1,674,522,475.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,522,475.24/46,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,141.13

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