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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,240.83, 63,812.56 and 26,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,240.83, 63,812.56 and 26,098.56 is: 36,016.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,240.83 : 63,812.56 = 26,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,240.83/63,812.56 = 26,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,240.83x = 63,812.56 × 26,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,240.83x = 1,665,415,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,415,925.91/46,240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,016.13

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