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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,355.23, 63,966.72 and 26,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,355.23, 63,966.72 and 26,214 is: 36,173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,355.23 : 63,966.72 = 26,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,355.23/63,966.72 = 26,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,355.23x = 63,966.72 × 26,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,355.23x = 1,676,823,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,823,598.08/46,355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,173.34

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