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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,358.12, 63,983.76 and 26,215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,358.12, 63,983.76 and 26,215.82 is: 36,183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,358.12 : 63,983.76 = 26,215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,358.12/63,983.76 = 26,215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,358.12x = 63,983.76 × 26,215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,358.12x = 1,677,386,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,386,735.08/46,358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,183.23

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