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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,215.12, 63,775.38 and 26,071.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,215.12, 63,775.38 and 26,071.68 is: 35,978.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,215.12 : 63,775.38 = 26,071.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,215.12/63,775.38 = 26,071.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,215.12x = 63,775.38 × 26,071.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,215.12x = 1,662,731,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,731,299.24/46,215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,978.08

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