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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,312.64, 63,914.14 and 26,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,312.64, 63,914.14 and 26,169 is: 36,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,312.64 : 63,914.14 = 26,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,312.64/63,914.14 = 26,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,312.64x = 63,914.14 × 26,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,312.64x = 1,672,569,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,569,129.66/46,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,114.74

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