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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.48, 63,772.78 and 26,064.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.48, 63,772.78 and 26,064.42 is: 35,969.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.48 : 63,772.78 = 26,064.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.48/63,772.78 = 26,064.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.48x = 63,772.78 × 26,064.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.48x = 1,662,200,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,200,522.49/46,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,969.43

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