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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,249.04, 63,826.44 and 26,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,249.04, 63,826.44 and 26,098.52 is: 36,017.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,249.04 : 63,826.44 = 26,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,249.04/63,826.44 = 26,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,249.04x = 63,826.44 × 26,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,249.04x = 1,665,775,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,775,620.87/46,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,017.52

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