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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.22, 63,803.51 and 26,091.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.22, 63,803.51 and 26,091.57 is: 36,005.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.22 : 63,803.51 = 26,091.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.22/63,803.51 = 26,091.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.22x = 63,803.51 × 26,091.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.22x = 1,664,733,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,733,297.94/46,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,005.74

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