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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,252.62, 63,828.84 and 26,110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,252.62, 63,828.84 and 26,110.38 is: 36,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,252.62 : 63,828.84 = 26,110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,252.62/63,828.84 = 26,110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,252.62x = 63,828.84 × 26,110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,252.62x = 1,666,595,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,595,267.36/46,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,032.45

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