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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,356.12, 63,968.76 and 26,217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,356.12, 63,968.76 and 26,217.23 is: 36,178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,356.12 : 63,968.76 = 26,217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,356.12/63,968.76 = 26,217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,356.12x = 63,968.76 × 26,217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,356.12x = 1,677,083,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,083,373.89/46,356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,178.25

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