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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,214.16, 63,778.50 and 26,063.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,214.16, 63,778.50 and 26,063.69 is: 35,969.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,214.16 : 63,778.50 = 26,063.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,214.16/63,778.50 = 26,063.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,214.16x = 63,778.50 × 26,063.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,214.16x = 1,662,303,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,303,052.67/46,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,969.56

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