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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,236.57, 63,806.45 and 26,097.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,236.57, 63,806.45 and 26,097.68 is: 36,014.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,236.57 : 63,806.45 = 26,097.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,236.57/63,806.45 = 26,097.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,236.57x = 63,806.45 × 26,097.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,236.57x = 1,665,199,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,199,864.52/46,236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,014.78

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