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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,234.93, 63,803.14 and 26,091.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,234.93, 63,803.14 and 26,091.29 is: 36,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,234.93 : 63,803.14 = 26,091.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,234.93/63,803.14 = 26,091.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,234.93x = 63,803.14 × 26,091.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,234.93x = 1,664,706,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,706,228.65/46,234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,005.38

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