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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.15, 63,843.72 and 26,125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.15, 63,843.72 and 26,125.02 is: 36,050.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.15 : 63,843.72 = 26,125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.15/63,843.72 = 26,125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.15x = 63,843.72 × 26,125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.15x = 1,667,918,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,918,461.87/46,266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,050.51

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