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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,239.73, 63,811.05 and 26,097.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,239.73, 63,811.05 and 26,097.46 is: 36,014.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,239.73 : 63,811.05 = 26,097.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,239.73/63,811.05 = 26,097.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,239.73x = 63,811.05 × 26,097.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,239.73x = 1,665,306,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,306,194.45/46,239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,014.62

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