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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,340.49, 63,952.63 and 26,199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,340.49, 63,952.63 and 26,199.25 is: 36,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,340.49 : 63,952.63 = 26,199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,340.49/63,952.63 = 26,199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,340.49x = 63,952.63 × 26,199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,340.49x = 1,675,510,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,510,863.52/46,340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,156.52

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