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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,066.16, 63,571.56 and 26,194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,066.16, 63,571.56 and 26,194.16 is: 36,148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,066.16 : 63,571.56 = 26,194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,066.16/63,571.56 = 26,194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,066.16x = 63,571.56 × 26,194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,066.16x = 1,665,203,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,203,614.09/46,066.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,148.09

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