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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,350.44, 63,963.22 and 26,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,350.44, 63,963.22 and 26,211.28 is: 36,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,350.44 : 63,963.22 = 26,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,350.44/63,963.22 = 26,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,350.44x = 63,963.22 × 26,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,350.44x = 1,676,557,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,557,643.69/46,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,171.34

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