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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,214.73, 63,776.34 and 26,075.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,214.73, 63,776.34 and 26,075.87 is: 35,984.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,214.73 : 63,776.34 = 26,075.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,214.73/63,776.34 = 26,075.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,214.73x = 63,776.34 × 26,075.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,214.73x = 1,663,023,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,023,756.60/46,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,984.71

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