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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.10, 63,769.86 and 26,067.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.10, 63,769.86 and 26,067.68 is: 35,972.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.10 : 63,769.86 = 26,067.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.10/63,769.86 = 26,067.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.10x = 63,769.86 × 26,067.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.10x = 1,662,332,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,332,304.12/46,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,972.58

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