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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,236.51, 63,808.02 and 26,092.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,236.51, 63,808.02 and 26,092.23 is: 36,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,236.51 : 63,808.02 = 26,092.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,236.51/63,808.02 = 26,092.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,236.51x = 63,808.02 × 26,092.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,236.51x = 1,664,893,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,893,533.68/46,236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,008.20

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