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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,338.19, 63,946.40 and 26,195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,338.19, 63,946.40 and 26,195.04 is: 36,148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,338.19 : 63,946.40 = 26,195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,338.19/63,946.40 = 26,195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,338.19x = 63,946.40 × 26,195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,338.19x = 1,675,078,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,078,195.03/46,338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,148.98

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