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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,252.07, 63,830.73 and 26,101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,252.07, 63,830.73 and 26,101.59 is: 36,021.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,252.07 : 63,830.73 = 26,101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,252.07/63,830.73 = 26,101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,252.07x = 63,830.73 × 26,101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,252.07x = 1,666,083,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,083,543.86/46,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,021.82

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