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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,349.78, 63,965.97 and 26,206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,349.78, 63,965.97 and 26,206.86 is: 36,167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,349.78 : 63,965.97 = 26,206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,349.78/63,965.97 = 26,206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,349.78x = 63,965.97 × 26,206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,349.78x = 1,676,347,220.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,347,220.55/46,349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,167.32

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