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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,312.80, 63,910.48 and 26,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,312.80, 63,910.48 and 26,171.76 is: 36,116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,312.80 : 63,910.48 = 26,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,312.80/63,910.48 = 26,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,312.80x = 63,910.48 × 26,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,312.80x = 1,672,649,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,649,744.04/46,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,116.36

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