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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,242.65, 63,811.85 and 26,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,242.65, 63,811.85 and 26,096.80 is: 36,011.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,242.65 : 63,811.85 = 26,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,242.65/63,811.85 = 26,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,242.65x = 63,811.85 × 26,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,242.65x = 1,665,284,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,284,711.73/46,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,011.88

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