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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.26, 63,809.02 and 26,095.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.26, 63,809.02 and 26,095.99 is: 36,012.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.26 : 63,809.02 = 26,095.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.26/63,809.02 = 26,095.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.26x = 63,809.02 × 26,095.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.26x = 1,665,159,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,159,482.59/46,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,012.59

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