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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,316.24, 63,915.56 and 26,172.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,316.24, 63,915.56 and 26,172.69 is: 36,117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,316.24 : 63,915.56 = 26,172.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,316.24/63,915.56 = 26,172.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,316.24x = 63,915.56 × 26,172.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,316.24x = 1,672,842,007.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,842,007.19/46,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,117.83

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