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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.45, 63,804.89 and 26,096.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.45, 63,804.89 and 26,096.55 is: 36,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.45 : 63,804.89 = 26,096.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.45/63,804.89 = 26,096.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.45x = 63,804.89 × 26,096.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.45x = 1,665,087,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,087,567.37/46,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,013.23

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