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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,311.90, 63,905.67 and 26,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,311.90, 63,905.67 and 26,167.20 is: 36,108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,311.90 : 63,905.67 = 26,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,311.90/63,905.67 = 26,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,311.90x = 63,905.67 × 26,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,311.90x = 1,672,232,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,232,448.02/46,311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,108.05

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