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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254.02, 63,842.87 and 26,122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254.02, 63,842.87 and 26,122.68 is: 36,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254.02 : 63,842.87 = 26,122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254.02/63,842.87 = 26,122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254.02x = 63,842.87 × 26,122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254.02x = 1,667,746,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,746,732.68/46,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,056.26

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