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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,355.91, 63,972.42 and 26,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,355.91, 63,972.42 and 26,215.80 is: 36,178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,355.91 : 63,972.42 = 26,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,355.91/63,972.42 = 26,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,355.91x = 63,972.42 × 26,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,355.91x = 1,677,088,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,088,369.80/46,355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,178.52

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