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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254.96, 63,833.01 and 26,113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254.96, 63,833.01 and 26,113.71 is: 36,037.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254.96 : 63,833.01 = 26,113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254.96/63,833.01 = 26,113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254.96x = 63,833.01 × 26,113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254.96x = 1,666,916,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,916,711.57/46,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,037.58

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