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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254.76, 63,833.23 and 26,115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254.76, 63,833.23 and 26,115.23 is: 36,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254.76 : 63,833.23 = 26,115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254.76/63,833.23 = 26,115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254.76x = 63,833.23 × 26,115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254.76x = 1,667,019,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,019,206.08/46,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,039.95

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