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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,256.88, 63,834.30 and 26,113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,256.88, 63,834.30 and 26,113.53 is: 36,036.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,256.88 : 63,834.30 = 26,113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,256.88/63,834.30 = 26,113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,256.88x = 63,834.30 × 26,113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,256.88x = 1,666,938,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,938,908.08/46,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,036.56

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