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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,349.66, 63,965.80 and 26,206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,349.66, 63,965.80 and 26,206.73 is: 36,167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,349.66 : 63,965.80 = 26,206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,349.66/63,965.80 = 26,206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,349.66x = 63,965.80 × 26,206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,349.66x = 1,676,334,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,334,449.83/46,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,167.14

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