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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,215.15, 63,779.88 and 26,064.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,215.15, 63,779.88 and 26,064.69 is: 35,970.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,215.15 : 63,779.88 = 26,064.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,215.15/63,779.88 = 26,064.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,215.15x = 63,779.88 × 26,064.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,215.15x = 1,662,402,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,402,800.44/46,215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,970.95

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