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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,246.56, 63,820.52 and 26,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,246.56, 63,820.52 and 26,104.24 is: 36,024.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,246.56 : 63,820.52 = 26,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,246.56/63,820.52 = 26,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,246.56x = 63,820.52 × 26,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,246.56x = 1,665,986,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,986,171.00/46,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,024.00

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