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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,317.52, 63,913.05 and 26,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,317.52, 63,913.05 and 26,174.35 is: 36,117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,317.52 : 63,913.05 = 26,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,317.52/63,913.05 = 26,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,317.52x = 63,913.05 × 26,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,317.52x = 1,672,882,657.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,882,657.07/46,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,117.71

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