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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,314.56, 63,916.58 and 26,172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,314.56, 63,916.58 and 26,172.29 is: 36,119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,314.56 : 63,916.58 = 26,172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,314.56/63,916.58 = 26,172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,314.56x = 63,916.58 × 26,172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,314.56x = 1,672,843,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,843,267.57/46,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,119.17

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