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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,225.76, 63,787.92 and 26,087.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,225.76, 63,787.92 and 26,087.54 is: 35,998.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,225.76 : 63,787.92 = 26,087.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,225.76/63,787.92 = 26,087.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,225.76x = 63,787.92 × 26,087.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,225.76x = 1,664,069,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,069,914.52/46,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,998.76

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