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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,350.71, 63,965.33 and 26,207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,350.71, 63,965.33 and 26,207.16 is: 36,166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,350.71 : 63,965.33 = 26,207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,350.71/63,965.33 = 26,207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,350.71x = 63,965.33 × 26,207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,350.71x = 1,676,349,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,349,512.59/46,350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,166.64

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