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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,213.88, 63,773.64 and 26,071.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,213.88, 63,773.64 and 26,071.28 is: 35,977.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,213.88 : 63,773.64 = 26,071.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,213.88/63,773.64 = 26,071.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,213.88x = 63,773.64 × 26,071.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,213.88x = 1,662,660,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,660,425.06/46,213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,977.51

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