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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,317.44, 63,914.96 and 26,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,317.44, 63,914.96 and 26,175.20 is: 36,120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,317.44 : 63,914.96 = 26,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,317.44/63,914.96 = 26,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,317.44x = 63,914.96 × 26,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,317.44x = 1,672,986,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,986,860.99/46,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,120.02

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