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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,222.32, 63,786.82 and 26,083.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,222.32, 63,786.82 and 26,083.47 is: 35,995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,222.32 : 63,786.82 = 26,083.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,222.32/63,786.82 = 26,083.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,222.32x = 63,786.82 × 26,083.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,222.32x = 1,663,781,396.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,781,396.60/46,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,995.19

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