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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,257.64, 63,835.76 and 26,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,257.64, 63,835.76 and 26,115.40 is: 36,039.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,257.64 : 63,835.76 = 26,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,257.64/63,835.76 = 26,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,257.64x = 63,835.76 × 26,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,257.64x = 1,667,096,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,096,406.70/46,257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,039.37

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