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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,217.35, 63,780.55 and 26,074.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,217.35, 63,780.55 and 26,074.16 is: 35,982.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,217.35 : 63,780.55 = 26,074.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,217.35/63,780.55 = 26,074.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,217.35x = 63,780.55 × 26,074.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,217.35x = 1,663,024,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,024,265.59/46,217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,982.68

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