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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,081, 63,591.78 and 26,212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,081, 63,591.78 and 26,212.84 is: 36,173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,081 : 63,591.78 = 26,212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,081/63,591.78 = 26,212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,081x = 63,591.78 × 26,212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,081x = 1,666,921,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,921,154.46/46,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,173.72

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