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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,240.32, 63,811.62 and 26,101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,240.32, 63,811.62 and 26,101.43 is: 36,019.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,240.32 : 63,811.62 = 26,101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,240.32/63,811.62 = 26,101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,240.32x = 63,811.62 × 26,101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,240.32x = 1,665,574,213.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,574,213.56/46,240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,019.95

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