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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,305.24, 63,890.66 and 26,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,305.24, 63,890.66 and 26,161.08 is: 36,096.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,305.24 : 63,890.66 = 26,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,305.24/63,890.66 = 26,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,305.24x = 63,890.66 × 26,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,305.24x = 1,671,448,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,448,667.51/46,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,096.32

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