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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.81, 63,808.43 and 26,096.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.81, 63,808.43 and 26,096.54 is: 36,012.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.81 : 63,808.43 = 26,096.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.81/63,808.43 = 26,096.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.81x = 63,808.43 × 26,096.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.81x = 1,665,178,796.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,178,796.31/46,238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,012.58

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