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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,351.32, 63,964.42 and 26,212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,351.32, 63,964.42 and 26,212.14 is: 36,172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,351.32 : 63,964.42 = 26,212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,351.32/63,964.42 = 26,212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,351.32x = 63,964.42 × 26,212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,351.32x = 1,676,644,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,644,332.06/46,351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,172.53

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