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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254.34, 63,832.64 and 26,114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254.34, 63,832.64 and 26,114.81 is: 36,039.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254.34 : 63,832.64 = 26,114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254.34/63,832.64 = 26,114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254.34x = 63,832.64 × 26,114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254.34x = 1,666,977,072.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,977,072.73/46,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,039.36

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