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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.68, 63,835.92 and 26,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.68, 63,835.92 and 26,105.40 is: 36,027.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.68 : 63,835.92 = 26,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.68/63,835.92 = 26,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.68x = 63,835.92 × 26,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.68x = 1,666,462,225.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,462,225.97/46,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,027.19

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