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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.07, 63,804.38 and 26,096.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.07, 63,804.38 and 26,096.18 is: 36,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.07 : 63,804.38 = 26,096.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.07/63,804.38 = 26,096.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.07x = 63,804.38 × 26,096.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.07x = 1,665,050,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,050,135.77/46,235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,012.71

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