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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,320.85, 63,921.11 and 26,177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,320.85, 63,921.11 and 26,177.29 is: 36,123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,320.85 : 63,921.11 = 26,177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,320.85/63,921.11 = 26,177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,320.85x = 63,921.11 × 26,177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,320.85x = 1,673,281,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,281,142.90/46,320.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,123.72

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