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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,212.92, 63,774.57 and 26,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,212.92, 63,774.57 and 26,070.20 is: 35,977.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,212.92 : 63,774.57 = 26,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,212.92/63,774.57 = 26,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,212.92x = 63,774.57 × 26,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,212.92x = 1,662,615,794.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,615,794.81/46,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,977.29

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