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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,237.64, 63,808.16 and 26,095.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,237.64, 63,808.16 and 26,095.37 is: 36,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,237.64 : 63,808.16 = 26,095.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,237.64/63,808.16 = 26,095.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,237.64x = 63,808.16 × 26,095.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,237.64x = 1,665,097,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,097,094.70/46,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,011.73

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