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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,256.39, 63,828.91 and 26,111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,256.39, 63,828.91 and 26,111.99 is: 36,031.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,256.39 : 63,828.91 = 26,111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,256.39/63,828.91 = 26,111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,256.39x = 63,828.91 × 26,111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,256.39x = 1,666,699,859.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,699,859.63/46,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,031.78

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