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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,239.57, 63,810.83 and 26,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,239.57, 63,810.83 and 26,097.30 is: 36,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,239.57 : 63,810.83 = 26,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,239.57/63,810.83 = 26,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,239.57x = 63,810.83 × 26,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,239.57x = 1,665,290,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,290,373.76/46,239.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,014.40

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