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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,350.85, 63,965.43 and 26,210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,350.85, 63,965.43 and 26,210.74 is: 36,171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,350.85 : 63,965.43 = 26,210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,350.85/63,965.43 = 26,210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,350.85x = 63,965.43 × 26,210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,350.85x = 1,676,581,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,581,560.12/46,350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,171.54

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