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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,221.31, 63,779.91 and 26,077.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,221.31, 63,779.91 and 26,077.01 is: 35,983.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,221.31 : 63,779.91 = 26,077.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,221.31/63,779.91 = 26,077.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,221.31x = 63,779.91 × 26,077.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,221.31x = 1,663,189,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,189,350.87/46,221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,983.18

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