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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,256.22, 63,835.24 and 26,116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,256.22, 63,835.24 and 26,116.68 is: 36,041.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,256.22 : 63,835.24 = 26,116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,256.22/63,835.24 = 26,116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,256.22x = 63,835.24 × 26,116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,256.22x = 1,667,164,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,164,405.22/46,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,041.95

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