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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,312.05, 63,913.13 and 26,169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,312.05, 63,913.13 and 26,169.78 is: 36,115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,312.05 : 63,913.13 = 26,169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,312.05/63,913.13 = 26,169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,312.05x = 63,913.13 × 26,169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,312.05x = 1,672,592,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,592,551.21/46,312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,115.71

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