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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,347.03, 63,962.17 and 26,204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,347.03, 63,962.17 and 26,204.10 is: 36,163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,347.03 : 63,962.17 = 26,204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,347.03/63,962.17 = 26,204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,347.03x = 63,962.17 × 26,204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,347.03x = 1,676,071,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,071,098.90/46,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,163.51

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