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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,352.90, 63,966.63 and 26,209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,352.90, 63,966.63 and 26,209.78 is: 36,169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,352.90 : 63,966.63 = 26,209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,352.90/63,966.63 = 26,209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,352.90x = 63,966.63 × 26,209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,352.90x = 1,676,551,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,551,299.64/46,352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,169.29

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