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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,313.89, 63,912.33 and 26,170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,313.89, 63,912.33 and 26,170.34 is: 36,114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,313.89 : 63,912.33 = 26,170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,313.89/63,912.33 = 26,170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,313.89x = 63,912.33 × 26,170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,313.89x = 1,672,607,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,607,250.21/46,313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,114.59

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