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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,335.65, 63,942.50 and 26,191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,335.65, 63,942.50 and 26,191.82 is: 36,144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,335.65 : 63,942.50 = 26,191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,335.65/63,942.50 = 26,191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,335.65x = 63,942.50 × 26,191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,335.65x = 1,674,770,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,770,675.69/46,335.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,144.32

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