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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,356.39, 63,971.08 and 26,212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,356.39, 63,971.08 and 26,212.64 is: 36,173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,356.39 : 63,971.08 = 26,212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,356.39/63,971.08 = 26,212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,356.39x = 63,971.08 × 26,212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,356.39x = 1,676,850,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,850,505.06/46,356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,173.02

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