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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,258.34, 63,836.05 and 26,114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,258.34, 63,836.05 and 26,114.75 is: 36,038.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,258.34 : 63,836.05 = 26,114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,258.34/63,836.05 = 26,114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,258.34x = 63,836.05 × 26,114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,258.34x = 1,667,062,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,062,749.70/46,258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,038.10

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