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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,333.87, 63,941.73 and 26,189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,333.87, 63,941.73 and 26,189.55 is: 36,142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,333.87 : 63,941.73 = 26,189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,333.87/63,941.73 = 26,189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,333.87x = 63,941.73 × 26,189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,333.87x = 1,674,605,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,605,290.20/46,333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,142.14

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