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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,318, 63,922.09 and 26,176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,318, 63,922.09 and 26,176.75 is: 36,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,318 : 63,922.09 = 26,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,318/63,922.09 = 26,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,318x = 63,922.09 × 26,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,318x = 1,673,272,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,272,569.41/46,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,125.75

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