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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,354.52, 63,973.19 and 26,214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,354.52, 63,973.19 and 26,214.98 is: 36,178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,354.52 : 63,973.19 = 26,214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,354.52/63,973.19 = 26,214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,354.52x = 63,973.19 × 26,214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,354.52x = 1,677,055,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,055,445.45/46,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,178.90

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