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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,215.65, 63,777.41 and 26,072.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,215.65, 63,777.41 and 26,072.53 is: 35,979.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,215.65 : 63,777.41 = 26,072.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,215.65/63,777.41 = 26,072.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,215.65x = 63,777.41 × 26,072.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,215.65x = 1,662,838,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,838,712.25/46,215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,979.99

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