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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,352.23, 63,965.55 and 26,209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,352.23, 63,965.55 and 26,209.33 is: 36,168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,352.23 : 63,965.55 = 26,209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,352.23/63,965.55 = 26,209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,352.23x = 63,965.55 × 26,209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,352.23x = 1,676,494,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,494,208.58/46,352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,168.58

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