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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,259.76, 63,838.23 and 26,116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,259.76, 63,838.23 and 26,116.47 is: 36,040.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,259.76 : 63,838.23 = 26,116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,259.76/63,838.23 = 26,116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,259.76x = 63,838.23 × 26,116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,259.76x = 1,667,229,218.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,229,218.65/46,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,040.59

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