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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,350.31, 63,963.05 and 26,211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,350.31, 63,963.05 and 26,211.15 is: 36,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,350.31 : 63,963.05 = 26,211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,350.31/63,963.05 = 26,211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,350.31x = 63,963.05 × 26,211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,350.31x = 1,676,545,098.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,545,098.01/46,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,171.17

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