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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,312.08, 63,906.84 and 26,170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,312.08, 63,906.84 and 26,170.71 is: 36,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,312.08 : 63,906.84 = 26,170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,312.08/63,906.84 = 26,170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,312.08x = 63,906.84 × 26,170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,312.08x = 1,672,487,376.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,487,376.66/46,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,113.42

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