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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,339.49, 63,947.83 and 26,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,339.49, 63,947.83 and 26,195.70 is: 36,149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,339.49 : 63,947.83 = 26,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,339.49/63,947.83 = 26,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,339.49x = 63,947.83 × 26,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,339.49x = 1,675,158,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,158,393.76/46,339.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,149.69

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