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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.79, 63,772.29 and 26,068.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.79, 63,772.29 and 26,068.62 is: 35,974.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.79 : 63,772.29 = 26,068.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.79/63,772.29 = 26,068.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.79x = 63,772.29 × 26,068.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.79x = 1,662,455,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,455,594.54/46,211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,974.71

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