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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.82, 63,809.55 and 26,099.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.82, 63,809.55 and 26,099.93 is: 36,017.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.82 : 63,809.55 = 26,099.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.82/63,809.55 = 26,099.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.82x = 63,809.55 × 26,099.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.82x = 1,665,424,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,424,469.28/46,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,017.88

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