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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.57, 63,809.20 and 26,099.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.57, 63,809.20 and 26,099.68 is: 36,017.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.57 : 63,809.20 = 26,099.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.57/63,809.20 = 26,099.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.57x = 63,809.20 × 26,099.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.57x = 1,665,399,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,399,701.06/46,238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,017.54

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