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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.60, 63,779.85 and 26,074.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.60, 63,779.85 and 26,074.19 is: 35,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.60 : 63,779.85 = 26,074.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.60/63,779.85 = 26,074.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.60x = 63,779.85 × 26,074.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.60x = 1,663,007,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,007,608.17/46,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,986.80

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