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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,215.42, 63,780.22 and 26,064.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,215.42, 63,780.22 and 26,064.93 is: 35,971.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,215.42 : 63,780.22 = 26,064.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,215.42/63,780.22 = 26,064.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,215.42x = 63,780.22 × 26,064.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,215.42x = 1,662,426,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,426,969.68/46,215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,971.26

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