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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,231.42, 63,783.51 and 26,085.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,231.42, 63,783.51 and 26,085.82 is: 35,989.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,231.42 : 63,783.51 = 26,085.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,231.42/63,783.51 = 26,085.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,231.42x = 63,783.51 × 26,085.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,231.42x = 1,663,845,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,845,160.83/46,231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,989.49

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