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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,313.68, 63,912.04 and 26,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,313.68, 63,912.04 and 26,170.12 is: 36,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,313.68 : 63,912.04 = 26,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,313.68/63,912.04 = 26,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,313.68x = 63,912.04 × 26,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,313.68x = 1,672,586,097.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,586,097.67/46,313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,114.30

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