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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254.72, 63,833.16 and 26,115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254.72, 63,833.16 and 26,115.18 is: 36,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254.72 : 63,833.16 = 26,115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254.72/63,833.16 = 26,115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254.72x = 63,833.16 × 26,115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254.72x = 1,667,014,561.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,014,561.30/46,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,039.88

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