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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,215.77, 63,776.16 and 26,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,215.77, 63,776.16 and 26,071.88 is: 35,978.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,215.77 : 63,776.16 = 26,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,215.77/63,776.16 = 26,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,215.77x = 63,776.16 × 26,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,215.77x = 1,662,764,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,764,071.50/46,215.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,978.29

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