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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,316.85, 63,910.35 and 26,173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,316.85, 63,910.35 and 26,173.56 is: 36,115.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,316.85 : 63,910.35 = 26,173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,316.85/63,910.35 = 26,173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,316.85x = 63,910.35 × 26,173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,316.85x = 1,672,761,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,761,620.01/46,316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,115.62

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