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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,315.17, 63,914.10 and 26,171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,315.17, 63,914.10 and 26,171.62 is: 36,116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,315.17 : 63,914.10 = 26,171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,315.17/63,914.10 = 26,171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,315.17x = 63,914.10 × 26,171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,315.17x = 1,672,735,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,735,537.84/46,315.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,116.36

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