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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,352.69, 63,966.32 and 26,213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,352.69, 63,966.32 and 26,213.52 is: 36,174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,352.69 : 63,966.32 = 26,213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,352.69/63,966.32 = 26,213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,352.69x = 63,966.32 × 26,213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,352.69x = 1,676,782,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,782,763.20/46,352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,174.44

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