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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.63, 63,769.41 and 26,067.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.63, 63,769.41 and 26,067.32 is: 35,971.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.63 : 63,769.41 = 26,067.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.63/63,769.41 = 26,067.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.63x = 63,769.41 × 26,067.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.63x = 1,662,297,616.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,297,616.68/46,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,971.41

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