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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,252.44, 63,827.28 and 26,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,252.44, 63,827.28 and 26,108.76 is: 36,029.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,252.44 : 63,827.28 = 26,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,252.44/63,827.28 = 26,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,252.44x = 63,827.28 × 26,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,252.44x = 1,666,451,134.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,451,134.97/46,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,029.48

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