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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,212.64, 63,774.33 and 26,065.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,212.64, 63,774.33 and 26,065.55 is: 35,970.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,212.64 : 63,774.33 = 26,065.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,212.64/63,774.33 = 26,065.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,212.64x = 63,774.33 × 26,065.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,212.64x = 1,662,312,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,312,987.33/46,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,970.96

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