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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,355.32, 63,969.94 and 26,216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,355.32, 63,969.94 and 26,216.14 is: 36,178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,355.32 : 63,969.94 = 26,216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,355.32/63,969.94 = 26,216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,355.32x = 63,969.94 × 26,216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,355.32x = 1,677,044,902.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,044,902.83/46,355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,178.05

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