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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,246.64, 63,823.26 and 26,096.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,246.64, 63,823.26 and 26,096.19 is: 36,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,246.64 : 63,823.26 = 26,096.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,246.64/63,823.26 = 26,096.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,246.64x = 63,823.26 × 26,096.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,246.64x = 1,665,543,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,543,919.38/46,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,014.38

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