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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,356.73, 63,968.79 and 26,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,356.73, 63,968.79 and 26,215.50 is: 36,175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,356.73 : 63,968.79 = 26,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,356.73/63,968.79 = 26,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,356.73x = 63,968.79 × 26,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,356.73x = 1,676,973,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,973,814.25/46,356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,175.41

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