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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,214.88, 63,775.02 and 26,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,214.88, 63,775.02 and 26,072.28 is: 35,978.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,214.88 : 63,775.02 = 26,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,214.88/63,775.02 = 26,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,214.88x = 63,775.02 × 26,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,214.88x = 1,662,760,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,760,178.45/46,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,978.89

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