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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,239.89, 63,811.26 and 26,097.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,239.89, 63,811.26 and 26,097.62 is: 36,014.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,239.89 : 63,811.26 = 26,097.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,239.89/63,811.26 = 26,097.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,239.89x = 63,811.26 × 26,097.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,239.89x = 1,665,321,696.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,321,696.14/46,239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,014.83

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