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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,240.95, 63,812.73 and 26,098.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,240.95, 63,812.73 and 26,098.68 is: 36,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,240.95 : 63,812.73 = 26,098.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,240.95/63,812.73 = 26,098.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,240.95x = 63,812.73 × 26,098.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,240.95x = 1,665,427,889.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,427,889.70/46,240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,016.30

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