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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.52, 63,810.78 and 26,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.52, 63,810.78 and 26,094.24 is: 36,010.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.52 : 63,810.78 = 26,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.52/63,810.78 = 26,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.52x = 63,810.78 × 26,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.52x = 1,665,093,807.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,093,807.91/46,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,010.97

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