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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,356.06, 63,972.62 and 26,215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,356.06, 63,972.62 and 26,215.95 is: 36,178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,356.06 : 63,972.62 = 26,215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,356.06/63,972.62 = 26,215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,356.06x = 63,972.62 × 26,215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,356.06x = 1,677,103,352.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,103,352.71/46,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,178.73

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