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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.38, 63,808.19 and 26,094.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.38, 63,808.19 and 26,094.02 is: 36,011.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.38 : 63,808.19 = 26,094.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.38/63,808.19 = 26,094.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.38x = 63,808.19 × 26,094.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.38x = 1,665,012,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,012,186.02/46,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,011.65

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