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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,247.92, 63,821.76 and 26,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,247.92, 63,821.76 and 26,104.64 is: 36,024.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,247.92 : 63,821.76 = 26,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,247.92/63,821.76 = 26,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,247.92x = 63,821.76 × 26,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,247.92x = 1,666,044,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,044,010.96/46,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,024.19

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