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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.06, 63,808.56 and 26,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.06, 63,808.56 and 26,099.24 is: 36,016.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.06 : 63,808.56 = 26,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.06/63,808.56 = 26,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.06x = 63,808.56 × 26,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.06x = 1,665,354,602.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,354,602.45/46,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,016.96

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