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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,314.32, 63,913.76 and 26,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,314.32, 63,913.76 and 26,171.24 is: 36,116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,314.32 : 63,913.76 = 26,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,314.32/63,913.76 = 26,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,314.32x = 63,913.76 × 26,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,314.32x = 1,672,702,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,702,352.26/46,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,116.31

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