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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.97, 63,829.68 and 26,114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.97, 63,829.68 and 26,114.84 is: 36,036.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.97 : 63,829.68 = 26,114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.97/63,829.68 = 26,114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.97x = 63,829.68 × 26,114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.97x = 1,666,901,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,901,702.73/46,255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,036.46

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