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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.09, 63,804.31 and 26,091.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.09, 63,804.31 and 26,091.91 is: 36,006.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.09 : 63,804.31 = 26,091.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.09/63,804.31 = 26,091.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.09x = 63,804.31 × 26,091.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.09x = 1,664,775,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,775,969.76/46,235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,006.77

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