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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254.87, 63,831.92 and 26,111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254.87, 63,831.92 and 26,111.99 is: 36,034.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254.87 : 63,831.92 = 26,111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254.87/63,831.92 = 26,111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254.87x = 63,831.92 × 26,111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254.87x = 1,666,778,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,778,456.72/46,254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,034.66

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