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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,229.28, 63,802.92 and 26,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,229.28, 63,802.92 and 26,094.24 is: 36,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,229.28 : 63,802.92 = 26,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,229.28/63,802.92 = 26,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,229.28x = 63,802.92 × 26,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,229.28x = 1,664,888,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,888,707.18/46,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,013.73

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