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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.64, 63,774 and 26,069.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.64, 63,774 and 26,069.28 is: 35,976.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.64 : 63,774 = 26,069.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.64/63,774 = 26,069.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.64x = 63,774 × 26,069.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.64x = 1,662,542,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,542,262.72/46,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,976.70

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