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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,233.92, 63,786.96 and 26,088.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,233.92, 63,786.96 and 26,088.32 is: 35,992.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,233.92 : 63,786.96 = 26,088.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,233.92/63,786.96 = 26,088.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,233.92x = 63,786.96 × 26,088.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,233.92x = 1,664,094,624.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,094,624.31/46,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,992.94

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