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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,314.06, 63,915.89 and 26,171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,314.06, 63,915.89 and 26,171.79 is: 36,118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,314.06 : 63,915.89 = 26,171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,314.06/63,915.89 = 26,171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,314.06x = 63,915.89 × 26,171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,314.06x = 1,672,793,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,793,250.74/46,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,118.48

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