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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,221.99, 63,780.86 and 26,077.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,221.99, 63,780.86 and 26,077.70 is: 35,984.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,221.99 : 63,780.86 = 26,077.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,221.99/63,780.86 = 26,077.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,221.99x = 63,780.86 × 26,077.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,221.99x = 1,663,257,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,257,748.72/46,221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,984.12

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