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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.62, 63,827.46 and 26,109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.62, 63,827.46 and 26,109.38 is: 36,031.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.62 : 63,827.46 = 26,109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.62/63,827.46 = 26,109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.62x = 63,827.46 × 26,109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.62x = 1,666,495,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,495,407.57/46,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,031.07

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