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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,314.17, 63,912.72 and 26,170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,314.17, 63,912.72 and 26,170.62 is: 36,114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,314.17 : 63,912.72 = 26,170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,314.17/63,912.72 = 26,170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,314.17x = 63,912.72 × 26,170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,314.17x = 1,672,635,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,635,508.29/46,314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,114.98

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