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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,261.16, 63,842.82 and 26,124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,261.16, 63,842.82 and 26,124.56 is: 36,053.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,261.16 : 63,842.82 = 26,124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,261.16/63,842.82 = 26,124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,261.16x = 63,842.82 × 26,124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,261.16x = 1,667,865,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,865,581.66/46,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,053.26

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