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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,174.92, 63,717.57 and 26,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,174.92, 63,717.57 and 26,036.76 is: 35,928.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,174.92 : 63,717.57 = 26,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,174.92/63,717.57 = 26,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,174.92x = 63,717.57 × 26,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,174.92x = 1,658,999,077.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,999,077.87/46,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,928.58

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