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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.20, 63,808.93 and 26,095.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.20, 63,808.93 and 26,095.93 is: 36,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.20 : 63,808.93 = 26,095.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.20/63,808.93 = 26,095.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.20x = 63,808.93 × 26,095.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.20x = 1,665,153,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,153,243.75/46,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,012.50

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