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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,268.25, 63,853.21 and 26,125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,268.25, 63,853.21 and 26,125.64 is: 36,055.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,268.25 : 63,853.21 = 26,125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,268.25/63,853.21 = 26,125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,268.25x = 63,853.21 × 26,125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,268.25x = 1,668,205,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,205,930.14/46,268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,055.09

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