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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,333.88, 63,940.32 and 26,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,333.88, 63,940.32 and 26,190.40 is: 36,142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,333.88 : 63,940.32 = 26,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,333.88/63,940.32 = 26,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,333.88x = 63,940.32 × 26,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,333.88x = 1,674,622,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,622,556.93/46,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,142.51

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