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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,348.78, 63,964.59 and 26,205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,348.78, 63,964.59 and 26,205.86 is: 36,165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,348.78 : 63,964.59 = 26,205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,348.78/63,964.59 = 26,205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,348.78x = 63,964.59 × 26,205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,348.78x = 1,676,246,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,246,770.67/46,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,165.93

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