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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,338.03, 63,945.78 and 26,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,338.03, 63,945.78 and 26,194.20 is: 36,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,338.03 : 63,945.78 = 26,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,338.03/63,945.78 = 26,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,338.03x = 63,945.78 × 26,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,338.03x = 1,675,008,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,008,550.48/46,338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,147.60

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