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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.39, 63,827.53 and 26,110.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.39, 63,827.53 and 26,110.99 is: 36,030.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.39 : 63,827.53 = 26,110.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.39/63,827.53 = 26,110.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.39x = 63,827.53 × 26,110.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.39x = 1,666,600,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,600,012.06/46,255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,030.40

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