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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,240.02, 63,810.97 and 26,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,240.02, 63,810.97 and 26,103.44 is: 36,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,240.02 : 63,810.97 = 26,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,240.02/63,810.97 = 26,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,240.02x = 63,810.97 × 26,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,240.02x = 1,665,685,921.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,685,921.01/46,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,022.60

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