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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,334.63, 63,942.77 and 26,190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,334.63, 63,942.77 and 26,190.30 is: 36,143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,334.63 : 63,942.77 = 26,190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,334.63/63,942.77 = 26,190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,334.63x = 63,942.77 × 26,190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,334.63x = 1,674,680,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,680,198.18/46,334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,143.17

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