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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,177.92, 63,721.74 and 26,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,177.92, 63,721.74 and 26,039.76 is: 35,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,177.92 : 63,721.74 = 26,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,177.92/63,721.74 = 26,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,177.92x = 63,721.74 × 26,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,177.92x = 1,659,298,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,298,816.38/46,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,932.73

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