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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,214.72, 63,782.88 and 26,073.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,214.72, 63,782.88 and 26,073.45 is: 35,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,214.72 : 63,782.88 = 26,073.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,214.72/63,782.88 = 26,073.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,214.72x = 63,782.88 × 26,073.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,214.72x = 1,663,039,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,039,732.54/46,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,985.07

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