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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.04, 63,827.16 and 26,113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.04, 63,827.16 and 26,113.04 is: 36,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.04 : 63,827.16 = 26,113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.04/63,827.16 = 26,113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.04x = 63,827.16 × 26,113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.04x = 1,666,721,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,721,182.17/46,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,033.29

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