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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,312.46, 63,906.87 and 26,170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,312.46, 63,906.87 and 26,170.87 is: 36,113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,312.46 : 63,906.87 = 26,170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,312.46/63,906.87 = 26,170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,312.46x = 63,906.87 × 26,170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,312.46x = 1,672,498,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,498,624.81/46,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,113.36

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