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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,354.98, 63,971.17 and 26,214.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,354.98, 63,971.17 and 26,214.89 is: 36,177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,354.98 : 63,971.17 = 26,214.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,354.98/63,971.17 = 26,214.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,354.98x = 63,971.17 × 26,214.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,354.98x = 1,676,997,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,997,159.17/46,354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,177.28

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