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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,261.72, 63,839.76 and 26,118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,261.72, 63,839.76 and 26,118.28 is: 36,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,261.72 : 63,839.76 = 26,118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,261.72/63,839.76 = 26,118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,261.72x = 63,839.76 × 26,118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,261.72x = 1,667,384,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,384,726.81/46,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,042.43

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