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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,222.81, 63,781.98 and 26,078.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,222.81, 63,781.98 and 26,078.51 is: 35,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,222.81 : 63,781.98 = 26,078.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,222.81/63,781.98 = 26,078.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,222.81x = 63,781.98 × 26,078.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,222.81x = 1,663,339,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,339,003.25/46,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,985.25

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