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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.84, 63,842.44 and 26,121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.84, 63,842.44 and 26,121.24 is: 36,044.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.84 : 63,842.44 = 26,121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.84/63,842.44 = 26,121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.84x = 63,842.44 × 26,121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.84x = 1,667,643,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,643,697.43/46,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,044.04

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