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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,225.73, 63,791.52 and 26,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,225.73, 63,791.52 and 26,086.88 is: 35,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,225.73 : 63,791.52 = 26,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,225.73/63,791.52 = 26,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,225.73x = 63,791.52 × 26,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,225.73x = 1,664,121,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,121,727.26/46,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,999.90

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