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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,239.83, 63,811.18 and 26,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,239.83, 63,811.18 and 26,097.56 is: 36,014.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,239.83 : 63,811.18 = 26,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,239.83/63,811.18 = 26,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,239.83x = 63,811.18 × 26,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,239.83x = 1,665,315,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,315,649.18/46,239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,014.75

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