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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.54, 63,832.92 and 26,113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.54, 63,832.92 and 26,113.24 is: 36,036.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.54 : 63,832.92 = 26,113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.54/63,832.92 = 26,113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.54x = 63,832.92 × 26,113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.54x = 1,666,884,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,884,359.86/46,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,036.43

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